Electrician

Wates Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group is seeking a skilled Electrician to join our WPS team, based out of Croydon and covering surrounding areas. You will deliver high-quality maintenance and repair services in social housing properties with emphasis on safety and first-time fixes.

Key duties include EICRs, fault finding, fan installation, PAT testing, and collaboration with other trades to complete repairs. A full UK driving licence and NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential NVQ Level 3 and electrical testing qualifications.
• Proven ability to fault-find and repair electrical systems.
• Competent with EICRs and PAT testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Full electrical testing and production of EICRs.
• Fault finding and rectification.
• Installation of fans, including core drilling when required.
• Replacing and cleaning accessories as needed.
• PAT testing of appliances and tools.
• Delivering a first-time fix approach with customer service.
• Working safely in line with Health & Safety standards.
• Collaborating with other trades to complete repairs.
• Completing job records and material usage via PDA.

Skills

EICRs

Fault finding

First-time fix

Customer service

Health & Safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Inspection & Testing (2391)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Electrician Opportunity – Join the WPS Team!

Location: Croydon & Surrounding Areas

Division: Reactive Maintenance – Social Housing Contract

We're looking for a skilled and qualified Electrician to join our dedicated team at Wates. Based out of our Croydon office, you'll be working across the surrounding areas, delivering high-quality maintenance and repair services in social housing properties.

What You'll Be Doing

• Full electrical testing and production of EICRs
• Fault finding and rectification
• Installation of fans, including core drilling where required
• Replacing and cleaning accessories as needed
• PAT testing of appliances and tools
• Delivering a first-time fix approach with excellent customer service
• Working safely and in line with Health & Safety and safeguarding standards
• Collaborating with other trades to complete repairs
• Completing job records and material usage via PDA

What You'll Need

• Full NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
• Inspection & Testing qualifications (2391 or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• A full UK driving licence

What We're Looking For

A confident and experienced Electrician who can manage their own workload, deliver small projects and repairs, and ideally has experience in the housing maintenance sector. You'll be proactive, reliable, and committed to delivering top-tier workmanship.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard 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.

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]