Electrician

Electrician needed in North London Join our team as a skilled Electrician and play a vital role in maintaining safe electrical systems across social housing properties in North and Central London. Job Title: Electrician…

Pay rate £250 – £300/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 24 September 2026

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Electrician needed in North London

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

Job Title: Electrician - Maintenance/Installer

Contract Type: Sub-Contracting 

Salary Range: £280 a day (price work also available) 

Working Locations: Islington, Shoreditch & Waltham Forest 

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Electrician to join our team, subcontracting work across North and Central London in a day rate or price-work position. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out testing and EICRs across various social housing properties in London. 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.

Occasionally undertake remedial and repair works arising from inspections and testing.

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 

18th Edition

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

Gold Card (preferred) 

Your own van and tools (Calibration Certificate required) 

Experience using a PDA 

Other certificates including asbestos, DBS, working at heights, and public limited  

What's on Offer:

Day rate or price work varying from £250 - £300 a day 

Materials provided

Sub-contracting

Congestion charges covered 

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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