Planned Works Electrical Support Technician
Salary: £34,938 + Excellent Benefits
Office Locations: Chesham & Wooburn Green, High Wycombe
Location of Work: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire & surrounding counties.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (08:00 - 17:30 Monday - Friday)
Vacancies: Five newly created roles available
Included: Company Van & Fuel Card (Business usage only)

Kick‑start your electrical career with one of the region’s most exciting housing providers

At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

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

We’re now launching five brand‑new Planned Works Electrical Support Technician roles, a fantastic opportunity for people with electrical experience who want to grow, learn and develop alongside qualified electricians.

If you’ve been waiting for a chance to step up, gain hands‑on experience and build a long‑term career in electrical installation, this is it.

About the Role
As a Planned Works Electrical Support Technician, you’ll work directly alongside a qualified electrician to support the delivery of kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes across our homes.

This is a hands‑on, practical role where you’ll assist with strip‑outs, cable routing, containment installation, basic electrical preparation and other enabling tasks. You’ll learn on the job, develop your skills and play a key part in ensuring safe, high‑quality installations in residents’ homes.

This is the perfect role for an electrical mate, improver or someone with early electrical experience who wants to progress.

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical support

• Assist the qualified electrician with first‑fix and second‑fix tasks

• Install basic electrical accessories and containment (pattress boxes, back boxes, conduit, trunking)

• Help with cable pulling, routing and preparation

• Prepare tools, materials and work areas

• Support testing activities (e.g., recording readings as instructed)

Strip‑outs & enabling works

• Carry out safe strip‑outs of old kitchen and bathroom fittings

• Chase walls for cable routes under guidance

• Lift floorboards, create access points and remove redundant cabling

• Complete basic making‑good tasks

• Keep work areas tidy, safe and organised

Working in occupied homes

• Work respectfully and professionally in residents’ homes

• Protect surfaces and property using dust sheets and coverings

• Communicate politely about noise, access and power interruptions

• Report safeguarding or welfare concerns immediately

Health, safety & compliance

• Follow safe isolation, PPE, RAMS and site safety rules

• Use hand and power tools safely and within competence

• Report hazards, near‑misses and unsafe conditions

• Maintain a safe and tidy work environment at all times

Documentation & customer service

• Complete paperwork accurately

• Communicate clearly with electricians, colleagues and residents

• Follow procedures for vehicles, PPE, uniform and equipment

• Represent SettleParadigm positively at all times

What We’re Looking For

Must haves:

• City & Guilds Level 2 or equivalent introductory electrical qualification

• Experience as an electrical mate, improver or in a construction trade

• Basic understanding of domestic electrical systems

• Ability to use hand and power tools safely

• Experience assisting with first‑fix, second‑fix or electrical preparation

• Experience working in occupied homes or customer‑facing environments

• Awareness of PPE and hazard identification

• Ability to follow instructions and work safely

• Good literacy and numeracy

• Full valid driving licence

• Strong customer‑focused approach

• Ability to manage time and follow schedules

• Full manual driving licence

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Nice to haves:

• Experience installing trunking, conduit, pattress boxes or containment

• Experience in social housing refurbishment environments

• Clean driving licence

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: £34,938 + 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

• Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

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

• 42.5 hours per week

• Monday to Friday

• Offices based in Chesham and Wooburn Green with travel across our operating area.

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: 08/05/2026

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