Electrician

WPS

UKonsitePosted Jun 24, 2026
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About the role

We are looking for a qualified Electrician to join our team delivering planned maintenance works across social housing properties in Reading.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in improving homes and delivering high-quality electrical installations within local communities. You'll work across a variety of planned programmes, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out electrical installations, testing, and remedial works within occupied and void social housing properties

Deliver works in line with 18th Edition regulations and current legislation

Complete inspection, testing, and fault finding (including certification)

Ensure all work meets quality, compliance, and safety standards

Provide an excellent customer experience when working in residents' homes

Accurately complete job sheets, reports, and certification

About You

We're looking for someone who is technically strong, customer-focused, and able to work independently.

You Will Have

✅ NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)

✅ 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

✅ 2391 Inspection & Testing (essential)

✅ Experience working within social housing or domestic planned works

✅ Strong knowledge of testing, inspection, and compliance requirements

✅ Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

Competitive salary + overtime opportunities

Company van & fuel card

Stable, long-term planned works programme

Opportunities for progression and additional training

Supportive team environment with strong operational backing

Why Join Us?

This role offers the chance to be part of a forward-thinking social housing contractor, delivering essential improvements to homes and communities. You'll be valued for your expertise, supported in your development, and given the tools to succeed.

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

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