Residential Electrician – On-Call Responsive Maintenance

Wates Group

Swadlincote

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Tools, PPE and uniform provided

Pension

Enhanced family leave

Training and development opportunities

Inclusive working culture

Job summary

WPS are seeking a qualified Electrician to join the WPS Responsive Maintenance team, delivering repairs and maintenance across social housing properties in the Swadlincote area. The role focuses on safe, efficient, right-first-time electrical work and includes participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota to support emergency repairs as required.

You will carry out testing and fault finding, maintain high workmanship standards, and complete electronic records via PDA, while following current

Qualifications

Experience working in social housing / residential maintenance.
Full UK driving licence.
Willingness to participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota.

Responsibilities

Undertake responsive electrical repairs and maintenance within occupied homes.
Deliver high standards of workmanship, aiming for first-time fix.
Carry out testing, inspection and fault-finding works.
Ensure all works are completed in line with current regulations and technical standards.
Communicate professionally with residents, schedulers and supervisors.
Complete electronic job records, worksheets and reports via PDA.
Work safely at all times, following health & safety and safeguarding procedures.
Support other trades where required to complete multi-trade repairs.