Electrical Technician (Kitchen & Bathroom Team)
Location: High Wycombe/Chesham with travel to surrounding areas

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 27,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

About the Role:

Due to the expansion of our investment works programme and our recent property acquisition, we have exciting opportunities for two Electricians to join our Kitchen & Bathroom team. Whether you’re self-employed seeking stability or currently working elsewhere and looking for a financially strong organisation with excellent benefits and career progression, this role offers a secure and rewarding future.

As a Technician working for our Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), you’ll be supplied with:

• A fully equipped hybrid van and fuel card

• An electronic tablet for scheduling and communication

• A mobile phone, work clothing, and PPE

You’ll be the face of SettleParadigm, delivering a quality service to customers in their homes with professionalism, competence, and a friendly manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mark out and chase in for new sockets

• Core holes for fans

• Install and add heat alarms/update old smoke alarms

• Run trunking

• Wire ring and radial circuits

• Connect and test installations

• Complete certification

• Carry out consumer unit changes

• Remove old circuits

• Install lights and bathroom fans

• Second fix sockets and accessories

What We’re Looking For

Must haves:

• Extensive experience in electrical work including domestic installation, inspection reports, fault finding, service, repairs, and re-wires

• City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 and 3 (or equivalent) & 18th Edition qualification (Essential Qualification) 

• Sound knowledge of legislation and Codes of Practice (construction, building regulations, health & safety)

• High level of literacy and numeracy

• Ability to make well-informed decisions using initiative

• Clear and effective communication skills

• Commitment to excellent customer service standards

• Full valid manual UK driving licence

Nice to haves:

• Experience working in social housing or similar environments

• Familiarity with multi-trade tasks alongside electrical work

For added brilliance:

• A proactive, customer-focused approach with pride in delivering first-time fixes

• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• Annual salary: £43,345 per annum

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

• Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)

• Life cover and income protection

And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:

• 30+ qualified Mental Health First Aiders available to support

• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

• Peer-recognition rewards platform

• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours & Additional Pay

• Hours: 42.5 hours per week, full-time, permanent

• Participation in out-of-hours rota, with potential to boost base salary

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 08/02/2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.