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Social Housing Testing Electrician

Job in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1, England, UK
Listing for: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Installation Technician, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 19 GBP Hourly GBP 19.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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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