Social Housing Testing Electrician

4775038
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Wakefield
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Maintenance
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    Dependent on Experience

Social Housing – Installation and Testing Electrician

Temporary Electrician – Social Housing Voids (Wakefield)
£19 PAYE per hour | 40 hours per week |
Monday–Friday, 8:00–16:30 Ongoing Temporary Contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrician to support a busy social housing contractor in Wakefield, working within void properties as part of a full kitchen installation programme.

The Role

You will be carrying out a range of light to moderate electrical tasks within empty social housing properties, including:

  • Minor electrical adjustments during kitchen refurbishments
  • Moving and installing plug sockets
  • Testing and certifying your own work (post‑installation)
  • Ensuring all works are completed safely and in line with 18th Edition standards
  • Working closely with joiners, fitters, and other trades on site

This is a temporary but ongoing position, offering stability for the right person with consistent weekly hours.

Requirements

To be successful, you must have:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2382)
  • 2391 (or 2394/2395) Testing & Inspection
  • Experience working in social housing or domestic settings (desirable)
  • Ability to work independently and deliver high‑quality workmanship

Pay & Hours

  • £19 PAYE per hour
  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 16:30pm

Location

  • Based in Wakefield, working across local void properties


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