Electrical Support Technician

Planned Works Electrical Support Technician

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Salary: £34,938 + Excellent Benefits
Office Locations: Chesham & Wooburn Green, High Wycombe
Location of Work: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire & surrounding counties.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (08:00 - 17:30 Monday - Friday)
Vacancies: Five newly created roles available
Included: Company Van & Fuel Card (Business usage only)
Kick-start your electrical career with one of the regions most exciting housing providers At SettleParadigm, were proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high-quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising the number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger weve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, helping us make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve.
Were now launching five brand-new Planned Works Electrical Support Technician roles , a fantastic opportunity for people with electrical experience who want to grow, learn and develop alongside qualified electricians.
If youve been waiting for a chance to step up, gain hands-on experience and build a long-term career in electrical installation, this is it.
About the Role
As a Planned Works Electrical Support Technician, youll work directly alongside a qualified electrician to support the delivery of kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes across our homes.
This is a hands-on, practical role where youll assist with strip-outs, cable routing, containment installation, basic electrical preparation and other enabling tasks. Youll learn on the job, develop your skills and play a key part in ensuring safe, high-quality installations in residents homes.
This is the perfect role for an electrical mate, improver or someone with early electrical experience who wants to progress.
Key Responsibilities:
Electrical support
Assist the qualified electrician with first-fix and second-fix tasks

Install basic electrical accessories and containment (pattress boxes, back boxes, conduit, trunking)

Help with cable pulling, routing and preparation

Prepare tools, materials and work areas

Support testing activities (e.g., recording readings as instructed)

Strip-outs & enabling works
Carry out safe strip-outs of old kitchen and bathroom fittings

Chase walls for cable routes under guidance

Lift floorboards, create access points and remove redundant cabling

Complete basic making-good tasks

Keep work areas tidy, safe and organised

Working in occupied homes
Work respectfully and professionally in residents homes

Protect surfaces and property using dust sheets and coverings

Communicate politely about noise, access and power interruptions

Report safeguarding or welfare concerns immediately

Health, safety & compliance
Follow safe isolation, PPE, RAMS and site safety rules

Use hand and power tools safely and within competence

Report hazards, near-misses and unsafe conditions

Maintain a safe and tidy work environment at all times

Documentation & customer service
Complete paperwork accurately

Communicate clearly with electricians, colleagues and residents

Follow procedures for vehicles, PPE, uniform and equipment

Represent SettleParadigm positively at all times

What Were Looking For
Must haves:
City & Guilds Level 2 or equivalent introductory electrical qualification

Experience as an electrical mate, improver or in a construction trade

Basic understanding of domestic electrical systems

Ability to use hand and power tools safely

Experience assisting with first-fix, second-fix or electrical preparation

Experience working in occupied homes or customer-facing environments

Awareness of PPE and hazard identification

Ability to follow instructions and work safely

Good literacy and numeracy

Full valid driving licence

Strong customer-focused approach

Ability to manage time and follow schedules

Full manual driving licence

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Nice to haves:
Experience installing trunking, conduit, pattress boxes or containment

Experience in social housing refurbishment environments

Clean driving licence

Benefits
At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.
annual salary: £34,938 + Excellent Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

Generous pension scheme up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

Family-friendly leave : Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Health cash plan claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids cover)

Life cover and income protection

Flexible working hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And thats just the beginning! Were also thrilled to provide:
Mental Health First Aiders available to support

Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

Peer-recognition rewards platform

Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours
42.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday

Offices based in Chesham and Wooburn Green with travel across our operating area.

Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and well always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
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Closing Date: 08/05/2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.