⚡ Electrician - Barnsley

Location: Barnsley & Surrounding Areas
Division: Reactive Maintenance - Social Housing

Power Up Your Career with Wates

Are you a qualified Electrician looking for a role where no two days are the same?

We're looking for an experienced and customer-focused Electrician to join our Reactive Maintenance team in Barnsley. Working within occupied social housing properties, you'll play a vital role in keeping residents safe, comfortable, and connected by delivering high-quality electrical repairs, testing, and installations.

If you take pride in your workmanship, enjoy problem-solving, and want to work for a company that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

⚡ What You'll Be Doing

As part of our team, you'll be responsible for:

• Carrying out electrical testing and producing Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
• Diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults efficiently and safely
• Installing and replacing extractor fans, including core drilling where required
• Completing electrical repairs and replacing accessories as needed
• Undertaking PAT testing on appliances and equipment
• Delivering a first-time-fix approach wherever possible
• Working closely with residents and providing excellent customer service
• Using handheld technology (PDA) to manage appointments, update job statuses, and record materials used
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with current regulations, safeguarding requirements, and Health & Safety standards
• Collaborating with other trades to deliver an outstanding repairs service

✅ What You'll Need

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
• 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification
• Proven experience carrying out testing, fault finding, and maintenance works
• A full UK driving licence
• Strong communication and customer service skills

👷 What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

• Takes pride in delivering quality workmanship
• Can confidently manage their own workload and work independently
• Has experience within housing maintenance, social housing, or reactive repairs
• Is a proactive problem-solver with a positive attitude
• Builds strong relationships with customers and colleagues alike
• Understands the importance of delivering a professional service every day

🌟 Why Join Wates?

At Wates, we're committed to helping our people build rewarding, long-term careers. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• The chance to make a genuine difference within local communities
• Working for one of the UK's leading property services and construction organisations

📣 Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're looking for a role where your skills are valued, your development is supported, and your work has a direct impact on people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us keep homes across Barnsley safe, compliant, and well maintained. ⚡🏠