Electrician

Overview

Electrician – Repairs & Maintenance

Location:

Medway |

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent | Salary: up to £38,512 per annum, plus company van and fuel card

Hours:

42.5 hours per week (08:00–17:00, Monday to Friday)

We are looking for a skilled and qualified Repairs & Maintenance Electrician to join our team. This is a hands-on, field-based role responsible for reactive and planned electrical repairs across occupied domestic properties. The role suits an electrician who enjoys problem-solving, working in people’s homes, and delivering a high-quality, customer-focused repairs service.

• Carry out reactive and planned electrical repairs within domestic properties
• Fault finding and repairs to lighting circuits, sockets, consumer units/fuse boards, and related electrical systems
• Inspect, test, and certify electrical installations to ensure safety and regulatory compliance
• Repair or replace faulty components including switches, sockets, light fittings, circuit breakers, and extractor fans
• Complete minor installation works as part of maintenance or refurbishment programmes
• Work independently or as part of a team to achieve daily repair and productivity targets
• Communicate clearly and professionally with tenants/residents, explaining works and outcomes
• Ensure work areas are left clean, safe, and tidy on completion
• Accurately complete job records using relevant IT systems to manage workload
• Adhere to health and safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work
• Deliver consistently high levels of customer service
• Participate in emergency and out-of-hours call-out rotas where required

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations (including AM2)
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (candidates with 17th Edition will be supported to achieve 18th Edition)
• Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record
• Proven experience working in domestic properties, ideally within social housing or repairs & maintenance
• Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 or equivalent - 2394/2395) desirable

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Volunteering Leave – paid time to support community initiatives
• Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, Share Save scheme and more
• Family-friendly policies
• Company van, fuel card, uniform and PPE provided
• Right to work in the UK required; visa sponsorship not available
• To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged 21 or over, have held your licence for at least 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points
• Appointments subject to background, identity, and security checks

All roles require the right to work in the UK. This role includes important compliance and safety responsibilities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We support veterans and promote social mobility. Access to the application process is supported; questions can be addressed by our team.