Electrical Tester (DDRHL)
South West London, Greater London
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£270 Per Day
Full time / Temporary
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To carry out electrical testing, fault finding, and remedial works in occupied and void social housing properties, ensuring installations comply with current electrical safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities Electrical Testing & Inspection
- Conduct EICRs (Electrical Installation Condition Reports)
- Perform periodic inspection & testing
- Test consumer units, circuits, and accessories
- Identify C1, C2, C3 observations
- Ensure compliance with BS 7671 (18th Edition)
Remedial Works
- Rectify faults identified during EICRs
- Replace faulty breakers, RCDs, RCBOs
- Upgrade consumer units where required
- Repair damaged wiring and accessories
- Install bonding (gas/water)
- Carry out partial rewires if necessary
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete digital or paper certification
- Record test results accurately
- Ensure compliance with NICEIC/NAPIT standards (if applicable)
- Adhere to health & safety procedures
Tenant Interaction
- Work in occupied properties
- Communicate clearly with tenants
- Maintain professionalism and respect
- Follow safeguarding procedures
Required Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
- City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 (Inspection & Testing)
- 18th Edition (BS 7671)
- ECS / JIB Gold Card
- Full UK Driving Licence
Experience Required
- Experience in domestic electrical testing
- Previous social housing experience preferred
- Strong fault-finding skills
- Experience working in occupied properties
Typical Day
- Attend 3-6 properties per day
- Carry out EICR
- Complete minor remedials same day where possible
- Order materials for larger works
- Update job sheets via tablet or job management system