Electrician Property Services · Head Office

Scottish Borders Housing Association Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Scotland is seeking an experienced electrician to perform repairs and maintenance on its property portfolio. The role demands a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification and experience in a domestic environment, emphasizing problem-solving and teamwork. You'll benefit from a competitive salary, flexible working hours, generous leave, and a supportive team environment dedicated to your personal growth. This is a unique chance to contribute to community-focused projects while advancing your career.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Maintenance.
• Experience in electrical work with minimal supervision.
• Proven problem-solving skills suitable for trade.

Responsibilities

• Perform general electrical work on repairs and maintenance.
• Record all works and resources used diligently.
• Maintain acceptable levels of van stock relevant to trade.
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines.
• Participate in the out of hours rota.

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

City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to forward your career with a leading organisation known for its commitment to excellence and community impact?

Salary: £30,818 - £33,977 per year
Location: Scottish Borders
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week 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.

• Participate in the out of hours rota in line with SBHA Standby Policy.

Skills and Qualifications

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

• FICA.

• Select or equivalent Testing and Inspection Qualification (18th edition or working towards).

• 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.

This is an excellent opportunity where you can build upon your existing skill set carrying out housing repairs and maintenance and refurbishment processes to the SBHA stock portfolio.

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 specification before applying using the online form below.

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, overseas 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.