Electrician

Position

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum, plus company van & fuel card, OOH 1 in 4 weeks

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday-Friday)

Location: Tower Hamlets

We are currently seeking a skilled and qualified Electrician to join our team in Tower Hamlets. This is a practical, field‑based role working primarily within tenanted properties, where you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of electrical systems.

You will play a key role in ensuring homes are safe, compliant and fit for occupation, delivering reactive repairs, planned maintenance and supporting wider refurbishment programmes. With a strong pipeline of work and an expanding presence in the area, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a team that is making a positive impact within the local community.

As the business continues to grow, we are looking for an individual who is proactive, dependable and committed to delivering high‑quality workmanship.

• Repair and replace faulty electrical accessories, including socket outlets, light fittings, switches and extractor fans.
• Inspect, test and certify electrical installations to ensure compliance with current regulations and safety standards.
• Fault diagnosis and rectification of consumer units (fuse boxes).
• Installation of new electrical accessories, including socket outlets, light fittings, switches and extractor fans.
• Carry out first fix electrical works, including full and partial rewires.
• Install additional socket outlets, cabling and associated accessories as required.
• Work independently or as part of a team to achieve daily repair and completion targets.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with tenants and residents, explaining the nature of works and expected outcomes.
• Ensure work areas are left clean, safe and tidy on completion of all tasks. Follow all health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Always deliver a high standard of customer care.
• Use relevant IT and job management systems to manage, prioritise and complete workloads efficiently and within agreed timescales.

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations, including AM2.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition (or 17th edition which can be upgraded to 18th).
• Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395).
• Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record.
• Previous domestic, social housing experience.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual Mears Fun Day.
• Volunteering Leave – paid volunteering in the community.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share Save scheme, and more.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Company van, fuel card and uniform.

All roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK. We do not currently offer visa sponsorship.

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

All roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and are a Disability Confident employer. We support the Armed Forces Covenant and have received the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

We invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information to promote social mobility. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.