Housing & Property Maintenance

Electrician

WPS Responsive is looking for a qualified and reliable Electrician to join our team supporting social housing properties across Redditch. If you’re passionate about delivering safe, high-quality electrical work to tenants and communities, we’d love to hear from you.🔍 Key Responsibilities: Carry out electrical repairs, maintenance, and installations in occupied and void social housing properties. Respond to reactive call-outs and scheduled works, ensuring minimal disruption to residents. Diagnose faults and provide effective solutions in line with safety regulations. Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used. Communicate professionally with tenants, housing officers, and team members.✅ Essential Qualifications: City & Guilds 2301 (or equivalent) Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Installations 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) Experience working in social housing or domestic environments. Full UK driving licence.💼 What We Offer: Competitive salary Company vehicle and fuel card Uniform and PPE provided Ongoing training and development Supportive team culture and career progressionJoin WPS Responsive and help us keep homes safe, warm, and well-maintained for our communities.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

Supervisor

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Supervisor to lead our responsive maintenance team in the Coalville area. You will be responsible for managing operatives delivering day-to-day repairs across our social housing contracts, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and customer service.Key Responsibilities Supervise operatives to ensure timely and effective completion of responsive repairs. Conduct pre- and post-inspections, ensuring works meet specification and quality standards. Liaise with residents, client representatives, and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain service excellence. Monitor health and safety compliance and ensure adherence to company policies. Manage variations, material orders, and maintain accurate records. Report regularly to the Contract Manager on progress, issues, and team performance.Qualifications & Requirements Valid SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) certification. Full UK driving licence – essential for site visits and operational mobility. Proven experience in a supervisory role within responsive maintenance or a similar environment (ideally) Strong knowledge of social housing repairs and relevant legislation. Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills. IT proficiency, including experience with job management systems.Why Join Wates?Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned construction and property services companies. We offer: Competitive salary and benefits Career development and training opportunities A supportive and inclusive working environmentGiven 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

Resident Liaison Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Resident Liaison Officer to join our WPS Maintenance team, supporting the Crawley contract. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building strong relationships with residents and ensuring a smooth delivery of planned works in occupied homes.Key Responsibilities Act as the main point of contact for residents throughout the works programme. Support the lead supervisor in planning and delivering the annual programme of works. Issue notices of access and ensure residents are fully informed of upcoming works. Attend and organise regular progress meetings with residents and project teams. Maintain a robust complaints procedure and resolve disputes or damage claims. Attend community engagement events and represent Wates positively. Monitor and report on recurring defects and resident feedback. Ensure all communications and interactions reflect Wates’ commitment to customer care and social value.What We’re Looking For Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in a customer-facing role, ideally within housing or construction. Ability to manage sensitive conversations and resolve issues diplomatically. Organised, proactive, and able to work independently across multiple sites. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally.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

Data Engineer

🚀 Join Us as a Data Engineer – Finsbury Park📍 Location: Finsbury Park, London📢 Reports To: Finance Systems Manager💼 Contract Type: Full-timeAre you passionate about data and ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment? We’re looking for a Data Engineer to join our dynamic WPS Business team, supporting a portfolio of contracts across Local Government, Housing Associations, and the private sector.This is more than just a technical role – it’s your chance to shape how we use data to drive smarter decisions, improve operational efficiency, and deliver outstanding service.🌟 What You’ll Be Doing Collaborating with Finance, IT, Procurement, and Operational teams to understand data needs and deliver high-quality solutions. Developing and maintaining data models, reports, and integrations across systems. Leading testing and implementation of data reports and system changes. Ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance (e.g. GDPR). Driving continuous improvement in data engineering practices and documentation.🧠 What You’ll Bring Advanced Excel skills (including Power Query) and strong Power BI experience. A proactive, self-starting mindset with excellent time management. Strong analytical skills and a passion for data-driven decision-making. Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. A collaborative spirit and a desire to continuously improve and innovate.🤝 Why Join Us?You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Based in Finsbury Park, with occasional travel to other London offices, this role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make a difference in communities across the UK.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 Once you apply one of the Recruitment Team will be in contact to discuss the role in more detail and advise of the next step.