Electrical Technician – Voids (EICRs & Remedials)
Location of offices: High Wycombe, Chesham.
Location of work: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.
Included: Company Van & Fuel Card for business usage.
Salary: £43,345 + Excellent Benefits

Help us keep our empty homes safe, compliant and ready for new beginnings.

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 30,000 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.

A role that really makes a difference

Every time a home becomes empty, our Voids Team steps in to make sure it’s safe, compliant and ready for its next resident. As an Electrical Technician specialising in EICRs and remedial works, you’ll play a key part in that journey, carrying out essential electrical testing, repairs and upgrades that help us minimise void rent loss and get homes back into use quickly and safely.

If you’re a skilled electrician who takes pride in doing things right first time, enjoys working independently, and wants to be part of a team that genuinely cares about quality and customer experience, you’ll feel right at home here.

About the Role

You’ll carry out day‑to‑day electrical maintenance across our void properties, including EICRs, rewires, repairs, installations and emergency lighting testing. Working unsupervised, you’ll deliver high‑quality work in line with regulations, safety standards and our void lettable standard, ensuring every home is safe, secure and free from hazards.

You’ll work closely with our Voids Manager, Senior Technicians, Voids Officers and wider Property Services teams, as well as contractors, suppliers and utility companies. Your work will directly support our ability to turn around homes quickly, safely and to a standard we’re proud of.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out electrical works independently and to a high standard, aiming for a first‑time fix wherever possible

• Complete EICRs, servicing, repairs, rewires and emergency lighting testing in void and communal areas

• Produce accurate certificates and documentation in line with procedures and timescales

• Work professionally and courteously with customers and colleagues, representing SettleParadigm positively

• Follow all health & safety requirements, including risk assessments and method statements

• Report unsafe working methods, installations or equipment immediately

• Use materials and equipment safely and efficiently, maintaining van stock levels

• Support apprentices or developing colleagues when required

• Comply with all procedures relating to vehicles, PPE, ID, telecoms and equipment

What We’re Looking For

Must haves

• Extensive experience across domestic electrical work: installations, EICRs, fault finding, repairs and rewires

• Logical, methodical approach to diagnosing and solving problems

• City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 & 3 (or equivalent)

• 18th Edition

• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, building regulations and health & safety

• Good literacy and numeracy

• Full clean UK driving licence

• Ability to make sound decisions using your own initiative

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Clear and effective communication skills

• Commitment to excellent customer service

• Strong time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines

• City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)

Nice to haves

• Experience with domestic smoke alarm systems and communal emergency lighting maintenance

• Experience of working in void properties.

• Strong understanding of social housing operations.

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 + Excellent Benefits

• 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:

• 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 and working pattern. 42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday.

• Potential to participate 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 or your application will not be considered.

Closing Date: 07/03/2026

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