Electrician

Electrician needed in Hampshire Join our team as a skilled Electrician and play a vital role in maintaining safe electrical systems across social housing properties across Portsmouth and Southampton. Job…

Pay rate £240 – £400/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 13 October 2026

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Electrician needed in Hampshire

Join our team as a skilled Electrician and play a vital role in maintaining safe electrical systems across social housing properties across Portsmouth and Southampton.

Job Title: Electrician - Tester

Contract Type: Sub-Contracting 

Salary Range: £240 - £400 a day (price work)

Working Locations: Portsmouth and Southampton 

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Electrician to join our team, subcontracting work across Hampshire in a  price-work position. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out testing and EICRs across various social housing properties in Hampshire. This role offers an excellent opportunity to utilise your electrical expertise in a dynamic environment, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities:

Carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in social housing properties.

Complete electrical inspection and testing to current regulations and industry standards.

Identify, diagnose and report electrical defects and non-compliances.

Ensure all testing and certification is completed accurately and submitted within required timescales.

Collaborate with project managers and other tradespeople to ensure timely completion of projects

Maintain detailed records of work performed, materials used, and inspections conducted

Requirements:

Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services - Electrical Installation (Building and Structures) or equivalent

2391-52

18th Edition

Your own van and tools (Calibration Certificate required) 

Proven experience as an Electrician within the social housing sector is ideal

Experience using a PDA 

Other certificates including COSHH, Manual Handling, Working at Heights, Asbestos & GDPR (if you are unable to provide, the company will send a link to their courses) 

What's on Offer:

Price work varying from £240 - £400 a day 

Sub-contracting

Local work locations 

Immediate start available

Long-term opportunity with consistent work

Take the next step in your electrical career with a company that values your expertise and offers genuine long-term opportunities

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