Social Housing Testing Electrician

  • Hays
  • Wakefield, Yorkshire
  • 03/03/2026
Seasonal Construction

Job Description

Social Housing - Installation and Testing Electrician

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


What you need to do now
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