Electrician

Wheatley Homes South

Job title: Electrician

Salary: £45,006 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Work pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Dumfries, Annandale & Eskdale

Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes South as an Electrician.

About the role

The role focuses on delivering core electrical repairs and servicing in customers’ homes and getting our void properties ready for relet.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for people who will help us achieve our targets for response times, reletting 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). Ideally the candidate should also hold a City & Guilds - QCF Level 3 Award in Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations or equivalent.

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 South and the wider Wheatley Group. Experience of working in social housing is desirable but not essential.

You must be willing to take part in our on-call rota.

A current full clean driving license is essential, and the posts are subject to a level 1 disclosure check.

The benefits we offer.

As part of Wheatley Group, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

a rewarding career with a competitive salary;

access to a contributory pension scheme;

excellent leave entitlements;

enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave;

contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;

access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and

24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion.

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Closing date: 29 August 2025

For a detailed role profile and to apply, visit Job Train.

For a chat about the role, please contact.

Brian Dalgliesh Electrical Team Leader    07867 291769

Liam McLatchie Electrical Team Leader   07867 291164