Electrician

Electrician

Annual salary: up to £43,179.15 per annum, plus company van & fuel card OOH rota 1 in 3 weeks. 42.5 hours per week (8‑5 Monday‑Friday).

Location:

Croydon.

Contract:

full time permanent.

We’re looking for a skilled and qualified electrician to join our team in Croydon. This hands‑on, field‑based role involves maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical systems across occupied properties, with the possibility of working in void properties when needed. You’ll play a key part in ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and ready for residents through reactive repairs, planned maintenance, or support on wider refurbishment projects.

With a strong pipeline of work and a growing presence in the area, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in the community.

As we expand, we seek someone who is proactive, reliable, and passionate about delivering high‑quality work. If you’re ready for a varied role with plenty of growth opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

• Responsible for reactive repairs to lighting circuits, sockets, fuseboards, and other electrical systems
• Inspect and test electrical installations to ensure safety and compliance with regulations
• Replace or repair faulty components such as switches, outlets, light fittings, and circuit breakers
• Install extra sockets and cables
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet daily repair targets
• Communicate clearly with tenants or residents about the nature of the repair and expected outcomes
• Ensure work areas are left clean and safe after completing repairs
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures
• Provide high levels of customer care at all times
• Respond to emergency call outs when required, including out of hours shifts if applicable
• Undertake installation, service, repair, and maintenance of a broad range of domestic properties, including shower pumps and extractor fans, Emerson cylinders
• Use relevant IT systems to manage and prioritise workload to complete repairs in a timely manner

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations, including AM2
• City & Guilds 18th Edition (or 17th edition if you can work through to 18th)
• Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record
• Previous domestic, social housing experience

• Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395)
• Domestic ventilation course

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Volunteering Leave – paid volunteering support
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards (discounts on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, share save scheme, etc.)
• Family‑friendly policies
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK;
Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant background, identity, and security checks before commencement of employment.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer and value equal opportunities for all, supporting the Armed Forces Covenant and the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, and encouraging voluntary disclosure of background information to promote social mobility.