Electrician

Wates Smartspace; London Borough of Croydon; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Smartspace, Croydon-based, is seeking a qualified Electrician to join the WPS Team responsible for social housing maintenance across Croydon and surrounding areas.

You will perform full electrical testing, EICRs, fault finding, PAT testing, and installations while maintaining safety standards. DBS checks apply; a full UK driving licence is required, and you will work with other trades to deliver first-time fixes and document job records on a PDA.

Qualifications

• Full NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation.
• 2391/Equivalent Inspection & Testing qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• 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 standards.
• Collaborating with other trades to complete repairs.
• Completing job records and material usage via PDA.

Skills

Electrical testing

Fault finding

Customer service

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Tools

PDA data entry

Electrical test equipment

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 encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

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]