Electrician

Annual salary: up to £40,019.70

Location:

Exeter

Contract:

Full Time Permanent
Salary per annum: £40,019.70 plus company van & fuel card

Working hours:

42.5 hours per week (8‑5 Monday‑Friday)

We’re looking for a skilled and qualified electrician to join our field‑based team. You’ll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems across new‑build properties, ensuring homes are safe, compliant and ready for residents. The role involves reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and support for wider refurbishment projects.

• 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
• 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
• Use relevant IT systems to manage and prioritise workload for timely completion of repairs

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

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

All roles require entitlement to work within the UK; visa sponsorship not offered. Candidates must meet relevant background, identity and security checks before commencement of employment.

At Mears Group we are a Disability Confident employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We support the Armed Forces Covenant and have received the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We also hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share background information during the application stages to help us better understand diverse experiences. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK.