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We're always looking for good people.

As a company committed to growth, we're always looking to enhance our workforce. We've built our reputation on qualified, directly employed staff who take pride in the work, and we'd rather bring good people in and develop them than chase short-term hires.

Whether you're a time-served engineer, a project manager or just starting out as an apprentice, there may be a place for you at CEI, working from our Hedge End head office on projects across the South Coast and beyond.

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Current opportunities.

Our current openings are listed below. If nothing fits, we still want to hear from good people, send us a speculative application and we'll keep you in mind.

Domestic Electrician

Southampton Full-time On-site £45,000 to £55,000 per year

We're looking for a qualified, reliable electrician to join our growing team covering the South of England. You'll primarily carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in occupied and void residential properties for our housing association clients, along with any associated remedial works. Company van, fuel card, uniform and testing equipment all provided.

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This role calls for excellent technical knowledge, strong customer service skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship. As you'll be working in residents' homes, professionalism, communication and respect for tenants are essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in occupied and void social housing properties
  • Diagnose electrical faults and complete remedial works in line with BS 7671 Wiring Regulations
  • Ensure all electrical installations comply with current industry standards and health & safety requirements
  • Accurately complete certification and reports using electronic devices and company systems
  • Identify and report any additional works required during inspections
  • Maintain company vehicles, tools and testing equipment in good working order
  • Provide a professional and courteous service when interacting with tenants, housing officers and colleagues
  • Ensure work areas are left clean, safe and tidy upon completion

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
  • City & Guilds 2391, 2394/2395 or equivalent Inspection & Testing qualification (or in the process of securing)
  • Experience within social housing, domestic properties or housing associations is desirable
  • Strong knowledge of current electrical regulations and best practices
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • Full UK driving licence with 6 or fewer penalty points

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
  • Company van, fuel card, uniform and testing equipment provided
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Pension scheme and holiday entitlement
  • A professional, supportive team delivering essential services to housing association clients

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrician looking for a varied role carrying out EICRs and remedial works across occupied and void properties, delivering a high-quality service to housing association customers.

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Where We Hire

The kind of people we look for.

01 / Trades

Electricians

Qualified and improver electricians for industrial, commercial and domestic installations, NICEIC standard, ECS carded.

02 / Mechanical

Mechanical & Gas Engineers

Heating, ventilation and plumbing engineers, Gas Safe registered, for commercial and domestic systems.

03 / Apprentices

Apprentices & Trainees

Earn while you learn. We support City & Guilds qualifications and on-site training across every discipline.

04 / Projects

Project & Site Managers

Experienced managers to run M&E packages from concept to snag-free hand-over, dealing with RFIs and O&M.

05 / Design

Design & Estimating

M&E design engineers and estimators, comfortable with calculations, CAD and technical submittals.

06 / Office

Office & Support

The people who keep projects running: contracts, procurement, accounts and administration support.

Why CEI

More than a job on the books.

01

Directly Employed

We employ our people rather than sub-contracting them out. You're part of the team, not a number on a day rate.

02

Training & Accreditation

NICEIC, Gas Safe, City & Guilds and ECS. We invest in qualifications and keep your tickets current.

03

Variety of Work

From local schools to marine installations and major sports venues. The work keeps things interesting.

04

Room to Progress

Many of our team have grown their careers here, from apprentice to engineer to project management.

CV

Speculative applications

We're always glad to receive CVs from qualified electricians, mechanical and gas engineers, apprentices, project staff and estimators across the South Coast and throughout the UK.

What to send

  • A current CV and the type of role you're after
  • Your tickets and qualifications (NICEIC, Gas Safe, ECS, City & Guilds)
  • Which area suits you best
  • When you're available to start
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Email your CV and a few lines about the role you're after, or give the office a call for a chat. We'll get back to you.

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