Electrical Safety Officer

Electrical Safety OfficerWigan Permanent Full Time £36,663 to £40,777 An excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical professional to join a Local Authority in Wigan, leading statutory compliance and ensuring the safety of residential housing stock. THE ROLE You will lead on electrical compliance across a large social housing portfolio, ensuring all properties meet statutory regulations and safety standards.

• Deliver and manage Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and inspection programmes
• Ensure compliance with regulations including Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and BS7671
• Coordinate internal teams and external contractors to deliver electrical works
• Monitor contractor performance, KPIs, and service delivery standards
• Carry out audits, inspections, and quality assurance checks on completed works
• Maintain accurate compliance records using systems such as NEC and C365
• Support wider building safety compliance across areas such as fire, water, and gas where required

THE CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar electrical compliance role within a social housing or property services environment.

• Qualified Electrician with Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
• City & Guilds / EAL 2391 Testing & Inspection qualification
• Strong knowledge of EICRs, remedial works, and statutory compliance
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating electrical programmes
• Ability to interpret technical certification and compliance documentation

THE CONTRACT Working Hours: Full Time Length of Contract: Permanent Contract Rate: £36,663.00 to £40,777.00 per year, plus benefits Additional benefits include hybrid working (office, site, and home), mileage paid at 52p per mile, and ongoing training and professional development opportunities. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this role, please apply directly or email or call and ask for Beth for more info If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!