Electrician

Job summary

Location: South London (Primary base: Croydon) Start Date: 9 March 2026 Duration: 12 weeks (initial) Hours: 40 hours per week Positions Available: 3 Rate: PAYE: £20.67 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £24.10 per hour Ribble Recruitment is supporting a large housing provider in London to recruit qualified DLO Electricians on a temporary basis within a Direct Repairs service. This role focuses on delivering high-quality electrical repairs, maintenance, inspection, and testing services to residential properties across South London. The Role You will work as part of an in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO), carrying out reactive and planned electrical works in occupied and void properties. The role involves testing, inspections, fault-finding, reporting, and compliance work in line with current regulations. There is also the opportunity to participate in out-of-hours work , which will increase overall earnings. Key Responsibilities Deliver electrical repairs and maintenance services to residential properties Carry out electrical testing, surveys, inspections, and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Complete detailed compliance and inspection reports Ensure all works meet current wiring regulations and safety standards Work collaboratively with internal teams and service partners Attend site-based interviews where required (online interviews also available) Essential Qualifications & Experience Electrical Installation – Must hold ONE of the following NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation + AM2 City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 City & Guilds 2330 Levels 2 & 3 City & Guilds 2365 Levels 2 & 3 + AM2 City & Guilds 2357 + AM2 Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker (2346) + AM2E Inspection & Testing – Must hold ONE City & Guilds 2391 Periodic Inspection & Testing City & Guilds 2395 Inspection & Testing Wiring Regulations – Mandatory City & Guilds 2382 (18th Edition – 2018/2020) Additional Requirements Minimum 5 years’ electrical maintenance/installation experience Full UK driving licence (maximum 6 points, no serious offences in last 10 years) Minimum 2 years’ driving experience Willingness to work across South London Ability to work inside IR35