Electrician

WPS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Electrician to join our Reactive Maintenance team in Barnsley. You’ll perform electrical repairs, testing, and installations in occupied social housing, ensuring residents are safe, comfortable, and connected.

The role emphasizes quality workmanship, problem-solving, and a proactive, customer-focused approach within a supportive, community-minded company.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation.
• 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Proven experience in testing, fault finding and maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical testing and producing EICRs.
• Diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults efficiently and safely.
• Installing and replacing extractor fans, including core drilling where required.
• Completing electrical repairs and replacing accessories as needed.
• Undertaking PAT testing on appliances and equipment.
• Delivering a first-time-fix approach wherever possible.
• Working closely with residents and providing excellent customer service.
• Using handheld technology (PDA) to manage appointments and record materials used.
• Ensuring work complies with current regulations and health & safety standards.
• Collaborating with other trades to deliver an outstanding repairs service.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

2391 Inspection & Testing

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Electrician - Barnsley

Location: Barnsley & Surrounding Areas

Division: Reactive Maintenance - Social Housing

Power Up Your Career with Wates

Are you a qualified Electrician looking for a role where no two days are the same?

We're looking for an experienced and customer-focused Electrician to join our Reactive Maintenance team in Barnsley. Working within occupied social housing properties, you'll play a vital role in keeping residents safe, comfortable, and connected by delivering high-quality electrical repairs, testing, and installations.

If you take pride in your workmanship, enjoy problem-solving, and want to work for a company that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As Part Of Our Team, You'll Be Responsible For

• Carrying out electrical testing and producing Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
• Diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults efficiently and safely
• Installing and replacing extractor fans, including core drilling where required
• Completing electrical repairs and replacing accessories as needed
• Undertaking PAT testing on appliances and equipment
• Delivering a first-time-fix approach wherever possible
• Working closely with residents and providing excellent customer service
• Using handheld technology (PDA) to manage appointments, update job statuses, and record materials used
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with current regulations, safeguarding requirements, and Health & Safety standards
• Collaborating with other trades to deliver an outstanding repairs service

What You'll Need

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
• 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification
• Proven experience carrying out testing, fault finding, and maintenance works
• A full UK driving licence
• Strong communication and customer service skills

What We're Looking For

• Takes pride in delivering quality workmanship
• Can confidently manage their own workload and work independently
• Has experience within housing maintenance, social housing, or reactive repairs
• Is a proactive problem-solver with a positive attitude
• Builds strong relationships with customers and colleagues alike
• Understands the importance of delivering a professional service every day

Why Join Wates?

At Wates, we're committed to helping our people build rewarding, long-term careers. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• The chance to make a genuine difference within local communities
• Working for one of the UK's leading property services and construction organisations

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're looking for a role where your skills are valued, your development is supported, and your work has a direct impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Our commitments:

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]