Job Description

WPS

are looking to recruit a qualified

Electrician

to join our

Responsive Maintenance team

, working in partnership with a

long-standing social housing client

. This is a permanent role offering stable work, excellent support, and the opportunity to work within a well-established, resident-focused environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out a range of

responsive and planned electrical works

within occupied social housing and domestic properties, ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of customer care.


Typical duties include:

Electrical repairs, maintenance, and fault finding Electrical testing, inspections, and remedial works Working in residents' homes with professionalism and respect Completing job paperwork and using handheld devices where required Ensuring compliance with current regulations and Health & Safety standards

Essential Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent)

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Strong customer service and communication skills

Desirable Experience

Previous experience working within

social housing or domestic properties

Experience in a

responsive maintenance environment

Familiarity with working in occupied homes


Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.



To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting


Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.


We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises:

Thriving places

- working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Thriving planet

- protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.

Thriving people

- creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.


We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.


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