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Housing & Property Maintenance
A leading provider of planned and responsive social housing maintenance services.
We work with more than 60 social housing providers, from local authorities to housing associations. We work in partnership with our customers, ensuring that we care about the things that matter most to them – efficiency, value for money and high quality.
homes we’ve completed – or are in the process of retrofitting – in the last four years (2024)
of decarbonisation work (2024)
social housing providers we’re working with
tower blocks now fire safety compliant

Committed to local communities
We’re passionate about delivering outstanding customer service to our local authority and housing association partners, as well as to their residents.
Our resident liaison officers’ local knowledge ensures that residents’ needs are put first, making sure we build real relationships in the communities we work in.

Planned and responsive property maintenance
We’re the leading provider of planned, responsive, customer-focused property maintenance services within the UK social housing sector.
Safety and peace of mind are at the heart of what we do.
From surveying, through to customer consultation, programme management, site delivery and compliance, we’ve got you covered. You can count on us to deliver from start to finish.
We deliver high quality home repairs and use the latest mobile technology and best practice to do the job quickly, efficiently and safely.

Net zero carbon future
We are experts in zero carbon retrofitting for social housing, guiding our customers every step of the way. Through our net zero carbon retrofit service, Wates Retrofit, we’re working with housing providers to install energy saving measures to homes. This service helps to cut fuel poverty and reduce energy costs.
We have completed retrofit enhancements at over 3,000 homes so far, supporting residents through these essential works, and driving sizable reductions in their fuel bills.

Fire safety and compliance
We are experts in fire safety and equipment installations, as well as mechanical and electrical compliance, and everything in between. This ensures that your properties are up to code and above all, safe.
Social housing landlords have been trusting us to keep their tenants safe for over a decade by providing compliance solutions across a range of projects, from the simple to the complex.

Healthier homes
Our specialist Healthier Homes Team helps residents tackle issues with their homes such as damp, mould, excessive condensation and structural cracks.
Working to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, we tackle everything from an emergency repair to a full planned maintenance programme, making housing healthier and safer to live in.

Integrated asset management services
By using state-of-the-art, integrated asset management systems we provide a joined-up service which represents excellent value for money and puts you in control of operations.
OUR PROJECTS
Examples of our work

Social Housing Maintenance For Wolverhampton Council
Beginning in April 2013 this 15-year contract involves the delivery of a programme of full maintenance works across Wolverhampton’s stock of approximately 7,000 homes.
Residential
Social Housing Maintenance, Stonewater
Our appointment as maintenance provider for social landlord Stonewater on a 15-year, £105m contract not only shows the standing the company is building in the social housing sector, but also the way that it is prepared to innovate to provide great service to its customers.
Residential
CAREERS IN HOUSING MAINTENANCE
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Head of Sustainability
Location: Finsbury Park
Job Type: SHEQ
Application Deadline: 21-07-2025
🌍 Head of Sustainability – WPS 📍 Location: National ¦ 🕒 Full-timeAre you ready to lead the charge toward a greener, more sustainable future? WPS is looking for a visionary Head of Sustainability to drive our environmental strategy and embed sustainability at the heart of everything we do. 🌱🔎 About the RoleAs Head of Sustainability, you’ll shape and deliver an industry-leading strategy that positions WPS as the most environmentally sustainable business in our sector. Reporting directly to the WPS Board Member accountable for sustainability, you’ll influence decisions at the highest level, collaborate across the business and supply chain, and lead a passionate team to deliver real, measurable impact.🌟 Key Responsibilities Refine and lead the delivery of WPS’s environmental strategy in line with our Environmental Sustainability Plan. Embed environmental performance into customer offerings and financial decision-making. Collaborate with Group leaders, clients, and suppliers to drive systemic change and deliver net zero, nature-positive outcomes. Analyse and forecast environmental impact to prioritise high-impact initiatives. Build and lead a high-performing sustainability team and foster a culture of innovation and accountability. Represent WPS on the Wates Group sustainability leadership team and contribute to group-wide progress.📈 What You’ll Be Doing Win work by aligning sustainability with client ambitions and strategic goals. Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and drive continuous improvement. Engage and influence senior leaders to embed sustainability into culture, performance, and decision-making. Set and track ambitious environmental targets, reporting progress to the board and wider business.🎓 What We’re Looking For Graduate calibre with 5+ years’ experience in sustainability, ideally in the built environment. Proven technical expertise in environmental management and low-carbon strategy. Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills. Excellent communicator and relationship builder, able to influence at all levels. Passionate, self-motivated, and committed to making a difference.💼 Why Join WPS?This is your opportunity to lead transformational change in a business that’s serious about sustainability. You’ll have the platform, support, and autonomy to shape the future of WPS—and the built environment. 🌟Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting One of the Recruitment Team will be in contact to discuss the role in more detail and advise of the next step.
SHE Manager
Location: Finsbury Park
Job Type: SHEQ
Application Deadline: 21-07-2025
🌍 Join WPS as a SHE Manager – National Role 🏗️Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplaces? 💚 WPS is on the lookout for an experienced and inspiring SHE Manager to lead our Safety, Health & Environmental agenda across the UK.🔍 About the RoleAs a SHE Manager, you’ll be a key player in shaping and delivering our SHE strategy nationwide. Reporting to the Head of SHEQ, you’ll provide expert guidance, coaching, and leadership to ensure our policies are not only understood but embedded in everything we do. You’ll work closely with business boards, regional leaders, and supply chain partners to champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement. 🚀✅ What You’ll Be Doing 🧭 Lead the deployment of WPS SHE policies and standards across the business. 🧠 Coach senior leaders on risk identification and mitigation. 🔍 Oversee incident investigations and ensure high-quality reporting and learning. 📊 Drive the use of digital tools like EcoOnline and PowerBI for SHE performance tracking. 🏗️ Support bid and pre-construction activities with a focus on safe design. 🤝 Build strong networks within the supply chain to promote SHE best practices. 📈 Present SHE dashboards and insights at board level, influencing strategic decisions.🌟 What We’re Looking For 🗣️ A confident communicator with strong influencing and coaching skills. 🧑💼 Proven leadership in SHE within construction or industrial environments. 📚 Deep understanding of SHE legislation and behavioural safety. 📉 Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. 🌟 A role model for SHE and leadership behaviours.🎓 Qualifications ✅ CMIOSH or equivalent. 🎓 NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ Level 4 or equivalent.💼 Why Join WPS?This is a national role offering full mobility across our business units. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future for our people and projects. 🌱 If you’re ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting One of the Recruitment Team will be in contact to discuss the role in more detail and advise of the next step.
Supervisor
Location: Ealing
Job Type: Trades and Labour
Application Deadline: 21-07-2025
We have an opportunity for a Supervisor to join our Wates team within our Responsive Maintenance division. You will be working out of our Ealing office on one of our social housing contracts, delivering reactive and some planned maintenance to our residents.Key Accountabilities will include: Ensure high quality service is provided with the management of the work scheduling in accordance with company procedures, standards and SLAs Represent Wates at client and resident performance meetings as requested by the Operations Manager Manage the responsive repairs function to ensure consistent performance against targets Effective and efficient management of material costs and ensure that all are following correct processes and procedures Monitor quality of work through inspection, inspection reports, analysis of key performance indicators and analysis of customer satisfaction surveys. Lead, manage and contribute to the development of your team and determine optimum employment levels to comply with the provision of the serviceYou must have a full UK driving licence.To be successful in the role you must also be an excellent communicator with the ability to problem solve, multi task and work to tight deadlines. Prior responsive maintenance experience is crucial to the role. You must also have your SSSTS qualification as a minimum.Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting
Electrician
Location: Milton Keynes
Job Type: Trades and Labour
Application Deadline: 17-07-2025
We have an opportunity for an Electrician to join our WPS team within our Reactive Housing Maintenance Division. You will be working from our Milton Keynes office and covering the surrounding areas, working on our social housing contract. The primary focus of this role will be to undertake all tasks to achieve first time fix and deliver a high standard of workmanship in a timely and productive manner always affording excellent customer service to the client.Key Accountabilities will include: Undertaking repair/ renewal works within your Electricians remit and work with associated trades Ensure maintenance work is undertaken safely and in accordance with all technical standards Communicate effectively with residents, scheduler and line manager Work safely and in compliance with Health & Safety and safeguarding requirements Remain up-to-date with technical and legal requirements of skill area Working in partnership with other operatives to complete repairs, if required Completing time sheets work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job undertaken, via a PDAYou must have: A full UK driving licence Level 3 Qualification 18th EditionWe are looking for a qualified and experienced Electrician who can utilise their skills to deliver small projects and repair works. You will hold a full UK diving licence, be confident in managing your own workload and will ideally already have experience of the housing maintenance sector.Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting
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