Electrician (Part time) Property Services · Head Office

Scottish Borders Housing Association Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused housing association is seeking a skilled Electrician for a part-time role in the Scottish Borders. You will perform general electrical work, maintain safety guidelines, and provide exceptional service to tenants. Key responsibilities include maintenance and repair tasks, record-keeping, and ensuring material safety. The position offers a salary between £15,409 and £16,999 per year, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (or equivalent).
• Time served Electrician with experience working independently.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities applicable to electrical trade.

Responsibilities

• General electrical work associated with repair and maintenance of properties.
• Carefully record all works undertaken and materials used.
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Maintenance

Experience in electrical work in a domestic environment

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

FICA

Select of equivalent testing and inspection 214 qualification - 18th edition or working towards

Job description

Are you a skilled Electrician looking for a part time role with an organisation known for its commitment to excellence and community impact?

Salary:£15,409 - £16,999 per year (based on a full-time equivalent of £30,818 - £33,997 per year) Location: Scottish Borders Contract: Part time, permanent with option to move to full time after 3 years Hours: 18.5 hours per week (Wednesday PM, Thursdays and Fridays) with occasional standby hours.
Closing date: Thursday 8 January 2026, 5.00pm

Key Responsibilities

• General electrical work associated with repair and maintenance of the associations and other properties.

• Carefully record all works undertaken and resources used in all instances.

• Responsibility for materials, plant / equipment used when undertaking your duties and maintain acceptable levels of van stock relevant to your trade.

• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines for the safety of yourself and others.

• Maintain awareness of Tenant Participation as a commitment by SBHA to its Tenants.

Skills and Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (or equivalent).

• FICA

• Select of equivalent testing and inspection 214 qualification - 18th edition or working towards

• Time served Electrician.

• Experience in electrical work in a domestic environment and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Proven problem-solving capabilities and all round skills applicable to the trade.

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a customer-focused mindset.
  

Being part of the SBHA team, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including a flexible working, a competitive salary, generous annual leave, generous sick pay entitlement, life assurance and a good pension scheme. You will be part of a team that is interested in your wellbeing and development, and work in an environment where you can flourish.

If you are interested in working for SBHA and being part of a team providing a first-class service to the Association’s owned homes and properties in the area, please view job description and person specificationhere before completing your application and ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria set out in person specification.

Scottish Borders Housing Association is not a licensed sponsor under the appropriate UK Government regulations and as such, does not invite applications from, nor engage in sponsoring, oversees applicants who do not already have the right to live and /or work in the UK. The Association will not engage in any enquiries or enter into negotiations from individuals or Agents in this regard.