Electrician

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Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary: up to £40,698 per annum, plus company van card

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

We’re currently looking for a skilled and qualified Electrical testing 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.

Electrical testing electrician required. You’ll play a key part in ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and ready for residents, through Electrical Testing, planned maintenance, or supporting wider refurbishment projects. With a strong pipeline of work and a growing presence, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a real impact in the community.

• Responsible for repairs to lighting circuits, sockets, fuseboards and other electrical systems during testing
• 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 testing 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 to complete repairs in a timely manner

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations – including AM2
• City & Guilds 18th Edition (if you have 17th edition 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)

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave – paid volunteering in the community as part of our social value commitment
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of 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 fewer than 9 points.

All roles are subject to relevant background, identity & security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or discuss your application further; contact:
Francesca Swan ()

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, supporting equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership.

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