Electrician

Competitive pay

Location: Peterborough

Contract

Start Date:

1 August 2026

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

As an Electrician working on the Cross Keys Homes contract, you will carry out a wide range of electrical installation, maintenance, testing, inspection, and repair work. You are responsible for ensuring all electrical systems are safe, compliant with current regulations, and maintained to a high standard to support residents' safety and comfort.

• Inspect and test installations to ensure safety and compliance with current regulations
• Carry out repairs to lighting circuits, sockets, fuse boards, and other electrical systems
• Diagnose faults and repair or replace components including switches, outlets, light fittings, and circuit breakers
• Work independently or collaboratively to meet daily targets
• Communicate clearly with tenants, explaining work carried out and expected outcomes
• Ensure all work areas are left clean, safe, and tidy
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures at all times
• Deliver high standards of customer care
• Respond to emergency call-outs, including out-of-hours work where required
• Carry out installation, servicing, repair, and maintenance across a range of domestic properties
• Use relevant IT systems to manage, prioritise, and complete workload efficiently

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations (including AM2)
• City & Guilds 18th Edition (17th Edition candidates will be supported to upgrade)
• Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record
• Inspection and Testing qualification (2391 or equivalent – 2394/2395)
• Previous experience within domestic or social housing environments

• All 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 at least 3 months, and have less than 9 points.
• Candidates are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a Disability Confident employer. We celebrate diversity and invite applications from all qualified individuals.