Electrical Tester
Posted 1 day ago by United Living Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Electrical Tester involves conducting electrical testing (EICRs) in social housing properties across the Manchester area. The position requires skilled, self-employed engineers to identify faults and ensure compliance with electrical regulations while managing their workload efficiently. Successful candidates will work closely with tenants and site teams to deliver high-quality service and maintain safety standards. This role offers consistent work and strong earning potential through additional payments for remedial works and repairs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carrying out electrical testing (EICRs) in social housing properties in line with the provided schedule
- Completing around 4 properties per day on average
- Identifying faults, risks, and non-compliant installations, ensuring they are clearly recorded
- Undertaking remedial works, repairs, rewires, and adaptations where required
- Submitting reports and results within agreed timeframes
- Ensuring all work complies with current electrical regulations, health & safety standards, and company procedures
- Communicating effectively with tenants, maintaining a professional and respectful approach at all times
- Working closely with the wider site team, supervisors, and coordinators to ensure smooth delivery of the programme
- Managing your daily workload and route efficiently to maximise productivity
- Reporting any issues, access problems, or risks promptly to the relevant teams
Key Skills:
- ECS Card
- 18th Edition qualification
- 2391 or 2394/2395 Inspection & Testing Certificate of calibration
- Proven experience in electrical testing within domestic or social housing properties
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- Own tools
- Ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Description
About the Role
Are you an experienced Electrical Testing Engineer looking for consistent work and strong earning potential? We’re looking for skilled, self-employed engineers to join our Kitchen and Bathroom refurbishment project within the social housing sector across Manchester area.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carrying out electrical testing (EICRs) in social housing properties in line with the provided schedule
- Completing around 4 properties per day on average
- Identifying faults, risks, and non-compliant installations, ensuring they are clearly recorded
- Undertaking remedial works, repairs, rewires, and adaptations where required
- Submitting reports and results within agreed timeframes
- Ensuring all work complies with current electrical regulations, health & safety standards, and company procedures
- Communicating effectively with tenants, maintaining a professional and respectful approach at all times
- Working closely with the wider site team, supervisors, and coordinators to ensure smooth delivery of the programme
- Managing your daily workload and route efficiently to maximise productivity
- Reporting any issues, access problems, or risks promptly to the relevant teams
What You’ll Get
- Price work with the potential to earn good money
- Additional payments for remedial works and repairs
- Consistent, ongoing work within a structured programme
- Support from an experienced and organised team
Qualifications
- ECS Card
- 18th Edition qualification
- 2391 or 2394/2395 Inspection & Testing Certificate of calibration
Additional Information
In addition to the above qualifications, we are looking for:
- Proven experience in electrical testing within domestic or social housing properties
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- Own tools
- Ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities