Electrician

Wates Smartspace; Skelmersdale; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Smartspace is seeking a skilled Electrician for our Skelmersdale area team to maintain social housing properties. You will perform EICRs, fault finding, and installations, while delivering a first-time fix with strong customer service.

Ideal candidates hold NVQ Level 3, 2391 or equivalent Inspection & Testing, 18th Edition, and a UK driving licence. Join a committed team with a safety-first approach and cross-trade collaboration.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation is required.
• Inspection & Testing qualifications (2391 or equivalent) preferred.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations knowledge required.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform full electrical testing and produce EICRs.
• Fault finding and rectification to fix faults promptly.
• Install fans and perform core drilling where needed.
• Replace and clean accessories as required.
• PAT test appliances and tools for safety.
• Deliver first-time fix with excellent customer service.
• Work safely in line with Health & Safety and safeguarding standards.
• Collaborate with other trades to complete repairs.
• Complete job records and track material usage via PDA.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Inspection & Testing qualifications (2391 or equivalent)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Electrician Opportunity – Join the WPS Team!

We're looking for a skilled and qualified Electrician to join our dedicated team at WPS. Based out of our Skelmersdaleoffice, 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.

Our commitments:

Wates 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]