Electrician

WPS; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS is seeking a skilled Electrician to join our team in Skelmersdale. You will maintain and repair social housing properties, performing EICRs, fault finding and installations while delivering high-quality workmanship on every job.

You will work on a variety of tasks, including fan installations, PAT testing, and collaborating with trades. A full UK driving licence and relevant electrical qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation.
• Inspection & Testing qualifications (2391 or equivalent) are required.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations required.

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

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Inspection & Testing qualifications (2391 or equivalent)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

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 Skelmersdale 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.

Our Commitments

Wates 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]