Electrician

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