Electrician in London

Location: London
Salary: £36,000 per year
Recruiter: Riverside
Job Hours: Full-time

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Job Title: Electrician
Contract Type:  Permanent
Salary:  £36,000 - 40,000 (overtime and out of hours available)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Location: Millwall, East London area

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as an Electrician.

The role holder will carry out work within the day to day, reactive repairs Team. This will be both in residents’ homes and communal areas.

You are a committed, conscientious electrician to fill this role, who will go the extra mile to ensure a first-time fix (where possible) from the van stock provided.

About you

We are looking for someone with:
The following qualifications or equivalent qualifications are essential.

  • City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 / 2330 Level 2 & 3, .AM2 & NVQ level 3.
  • City & Guilds 2391 or 2392/2394 & 2395 (or to show competence in Inspection & Testing).
  • City & Guilds 2382 18th Edition.
  • Why Riverside?

    At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. 

    We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

    Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

  • Competitive pay & generous pension 
  • 28 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Flexible working options available
  • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
  • A wide range of benefits

  • Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:  

    We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. 

    Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.


    Role Profile

  • To ensure that work is carried out in accordance with Electricity at Work Regulations and BS 7671 18th Edition.
  • Test and certificate work carried out in accordance with current IET Wiring Regulations.
  • Where necessary, ensure Health & Safety working practices which are essential to ensure the safety of both tenants and operatives, are always implemented.
  • Be responsible for safeguarding test instruments and other equipment issued.
  • Safeguard, maintain, replenish, and keep records of electrical materials issued for van stock.
  • Have good communication skills and work ethic to avoid customer complaints.
  • Any other duties as deemed necessary by your Line Manager, if these duties are of a greater level of responsibility or skill of those required in the post then full training and appropriate supervision will be provided

  • Essential

    The following qualifications or equivalent qualifications are essential.

  • City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 / 2330 Level 2 & 3, .AM2 & NVQ level 3.
  • City & Guilds 2391 or 2392/2394 & 2395 (or to show competence in Inspection & Testing).
  • City & Guilds 2382 18th Edition

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