Electrician (full time)

This application requires candidates to submit a CV and a supporting statement, please ensure you have these prepared before continuing with your application.  Your  full employment history, qualifications and detail of how you meet the essential criteria for this post are required.  Please see the Guidance for Applicants page on our career site for more details. 

Are you a skilled Electrician looking for a part time role with an organisation known for its commitment to excellence and community impact?

Salary: £30,818 - £33,997 (pay award pending)
Location: Selkirk, Scottish Borders
Hours and terms: Full time, 37 hours per week, permanent
Closing Date: 4 June 2026

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• General electrical work associated with repair and maintenance of the associations and other properties.

• Carefully record all works undertaken and resources used in all instances.

• Responsibility for materials, plant / equipment used when undertaking your duties and maintain acceptable levels of van stock relevant to your trade.

• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines for the safety of yourself and others.

• Maintain awareness of Tenant Participation as a commitment by SBHA to its Tenants.

What we're looking for:

• FICA qualified

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (or equivalent).

• Select of equivalent testing and inspection 214 qualification - 18th edition or working towards

• Time served Electrician.

• Experience in electrical work in a domestic environment and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Proven problem-solving capabilities and all round skills applicable to the trade.

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a customer-focused mindset.

Being part of the SBHA team, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including a competitive salary, flexible working, generous annual leave, stability of employment and a good pension scheme. You will be part of a team that is interested in your wellbeing and development, and work in an environment where you can flourish.

If you are interested in working for SBHA and being part of a team providing a first-class service to the Association’s owned homes and properties in the area, please view job description and person specification before completing your application, and ensure your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

 Scottish Borders Housing Association is not a licensed sponsor under the appropriate UK Government regulations and as such, does not invite applications from, nor engage in sponsoring, oversees applicants who do not already have the right to live and /or work in the UK. The Association will not engage in any enquiries or enter into negotiations from individuals or Agents in this regard.