Electrician

Role Details

Contract:

Full Time Permanent

Salary: up to £40,019.70 per annum, plus company van & fuel card

Hours:

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

Location:

Exeter

We’re looking for a skilled and qualified electrician to join our team. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role where you’ll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems across new build properties. You’ll play a key part in ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and ready for residents, whether that’s through reactive repairs, planned maintenance, or supporting wider refurbishment projects.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for someone who’s proactive, reliable, and passionate about delivering high‑quality work.

• Responsible for reactive repairs to lighting circuits, sockets, fuse boards 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
• To undertake installation, service, repair, and maintenance of a broad range of domestic properties
• Use relevant IT systems to manage and prioritise workload to complete repairs in a timely manner

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations – includes AM2
• City & Guilds 18th Edition (If you have 17th edition you can work through your 18th edition)
• Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record
• Previous domestic, social housing experience is 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 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 less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & 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, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). We 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 their 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.