We have an opportunity for an Electrician to join our Wates team within our Reactive Maintenance Division. You will be covering the Barnsley area, working on our social housing contract. The primary focus of this role will be to undertake all tasks to achieve first-time fix and deliver a high standard of workmanship in a timely and productive manner, always affording excellent customer service to the client.
Key Accountabilities
1. Undertake repair and renewal works within your Electrician remit and collaborate with associated trades.
2. Ensure maintenance work is undertaken safely and in accordance with all technical standards.
3. Communicate effectively with residents, schedulers, and line managers.
4. Work safely and in compliance with Health & Safety and safeguarding requirements.
5. Stay up-to-date with technical and legal requirements of your skill area.
6. Work in partnership with other operatives to complete repairs, if required.
7. Complete timesheets and work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job, via a PDA.
Requirements
* A full UK driving licence.
* Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for a qualified and experienced Electrician who can utilize their skills to deliver small projects and repair works. You should hold a full UK driving licence, be confident in managing your workload, and ideally have experience in the housing maintenance sector.
Additional Information
Wates is committed to the fair treatment of people with criminal records, including employees and potential employees. We ensure that our recruitment, promotion, and retention activities do not treat people less favorably because of an offending background.
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually. We do not discriminate based on criminal record or disclosed offenses. Additional pre-employment checks may be required for certain roles.
About Wates
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.
Our purpose is ‘reimagining places for people to thrive,’ guided by our three promises:
* Thriving places – working with customers, partners, and communities to create sustainable, inclusive, and opportunity-rich places.
* Thriving planet – protecting nature and combating climate change through collaboration and innovation.
* Thriving people – creating opportunities and fostering relationships where everyone feels included, invested, and cared for.
We are proud to be recognized as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure fair treatment regardless of background.
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