Wheatley Homes East
Job title: Electrician
Salary: £42,479 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Work pattern: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (You will be required to take part in the on-call rota)
Location: Wheatley Homes East, Bilston, Midlothian, EH20 9LZ
Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes East as an Electrician.
Our Repairs team, based at our Bilston workshop, delivers repairs, maintenance and investment services for customers in Wheatley Homes East properties, as well as for people living in Wheatley’s other subsidiaries in the east of Scotland.
About the role
The role has a focus on delivering electrical repairs and servicing in our customers’ homes, as well as preparing any empty properties for new tenants, while providing an excellent service for our customers.
You will establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, contractors and partnering agencies to contribute to the Group’s core objectives.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will help us achieve targets for response times, re-letting times, getting repairs right first time and customer satisfaction.
You’ll be qualified to City & Guilds level, or equivalent, and hold a qualification relating to the current edition of BS7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations). The ability to multi-skill in other trades when required is a key part of this role.
You’ll be fully trained and have ongoing support from colleagues across Wheatley Homes East and Wheatley Group. Experience of working in social housing is desirable but not essential.
A current full clean driving license is essential, and the post is subject to a basic disclosure check.
The benefits we offer
We offer a sector-leading benefits package.
The successful candidate will receive:
1. a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
2. access to a contributory pension scheme;
3. excellent leave entitlements;
4. enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;
5. contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;
6. access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
7. 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.
At Wheatley, we are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential.
We celebrate our differences, recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities we serve and would welcome applications from any underrepresented groups.
Closing date: Friday 31 December 2025 at 5pm
For a chat about the role, please contact Team Leader, Dariusz Liz on 07557908253 or email dariusz.lis@wheatleyhomes-east.com.
We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact Rachel Young on 07867291367 or rachel.young@wheatley-group.com.
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