Electrical Tester
Posted 1 day ago by PiLON Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Electrical Tester at United Infrastructure involves conducting electrical testing in social housing properties, primarily focusing on refurbishment projects in the Manchester area. The position requires skilled, self-employed engineers to perform tasks such as identifying faults, undertaking remedial works, and ensuring compliance with electrical regulations. The role offers consistent work and strong earning potential, supported by an experienced team. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and experience in electrical testing within the domestic or social housing sector.
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
United Infrastructure delivers essential infrastructure services across utilities and social infrastructure, supporting some of the UK’s largest network operators and housing providers. PiLON, part of the United Infrastructure Group, specialises in planned maintenance, refurbishment, and repairs within the social housing sector. With over 20 years of experience, we are known for delivering quality work with care and respect for the communities we serve.
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