Job Introduction
Electrician
Salary: £40,108 - £42,535 per annum plus excellent benefits
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 11th February 2026
Interview Date: 23rd February 2026
Are you a qualified electrician who takes pride in quality workmanship and excellent customer service? At whg, we’re committed to delivering outstanding homes and services that help communities thrive. We’re now looking for a skilled and motivated Electrician to join our Electrical Repairs Team.
In this dynamic role, you’ll carry out electrical installation, responsive repairs, testing, and maintenance across our domestic and whg owned properties ensuring safety, reliability, and exceptional customer experiences every step of the way.
You’ll work within a set rota, with shifts scheduled between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, and some Saturday mornings as required. In addition, you’ll take part in our out-of-hours rota, helping to support customers during emergency situations outside of standard hours.
If you’re ready to bring your skills to a trusted organisation making a real impact, apply now and become part of the whg team.
Main job responsibilities:
- Carrying out electrical testing, inspection, repairs, and installations in both occupied and empty homes ensuring excellent customer service and high standards of electrical safety.
- PAT testing
- To undertake fault finding, and rectification of electrical installations.
- To undertake repairs and maintenance of central heating controls and electrical heating systems in line with whg and manufacturers’ guidelines.
- To drive and maintain a whg vehicle in accordance with whg’s vehicle policies and the Highway Code, ensuring the safety and security of loads, stock and tools at all times
- To ensure that all relevant documentation is completed and returned within the required timescales.
- To ensure accurate and efficient reporting and recording of information using electronic devices and paper documentation.
- To work effectively with internal teams, external contractors and partner agencies to ensure the best support service to our customers.
- To ensure that Policies and Procedures which meet statutory and regulatory requirements are adhered to whilst promoting the Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality, Standards and Compliance agendas.
We're looking for someone who has:
- An NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Level 3 Electrotechnical apprenticeship incorporating end point assessment of competence
- City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations
- Level 3 Award in the In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT Testing)
- Qualified to the current edition of wiring regulations (18th edition), or has equivalent experience and is willing to work towards
- Experience of electrical testing, inspection, installation, maintenance and repairs within domestic properties.
- Experience of working with customers and within occupied/ domestic properties
- Ability to work with contractors, partners and other agencies
- An in-depth understanding of health and safety legislation
- Good IT skills, with the ability to operate a handheld tablet effectively
- Able to work in line with job schedules and KPIs.
- A full driving licence
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
What’s in it for you?
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, 27 days annual leave (plus Christmas shut down), a defined benefit pension scheme, health cash plan, a range of shopping and leisure discounts.
We are output focused and flexible and believe in giving colleagues the right balance of autonomy and support to enable them to work to their full potential. Despite the high expectation for performance and delivery, we are committed to ensuring colleagues have a healthy work-life balance and able to work in agile ways which support them.
About us
At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values— Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent — guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.
Interested in joining our team? Visit our website www.whg.uk.com and read Our 2030 Plan.
whg is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our customers and communities. Please note that for some roles, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required as part of our pre-employment screening process.
