Electrician

Mears Group; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Annual Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks (Mears Rewards)

Family friendly policies

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform provided

Job summary

Mears Group in Croydon is seeking a skilled Electrician to maintain, repair and install electrical systems in tenanted properties. You will inspect and certify to current safety standards, diagnose faults in consumer units and carry out first fix works and rewires.

The role emphasizes safety, high workmanship standards and clear communication with tenants. A company van, fuel card and uniform are provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations with AM2.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition (17th edition acceptable if completing 18th).
• Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395).
• Full UK driving licence with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace faulty electrical accessories in tenanted properties.
• Inspect, test and certify installations to current regulations and safety standards.
• Fault diagnose and rectify consumer units (fuse boxes).
• Carry out first fix electrical works, including rewires.
• Work independently or with a team and communicate clearly with tenants.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations (AM2 included)

City & Guilds 18th Edition (17th edition acceptable)

Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395)

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

**Electrician****Location: Croydon****Contract: Full Time Permanent****Salary up to £43,000 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card****42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)**We are currently seeking a skilled and qualified Electrician to join our team in **Croydon**. This is a practical, field-based role working primarily within tenanted properties, where you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of electrical systems.You will play a key role in ensuring homes are safe, compliant and fit for occupation, delivering reactive repairs, planned maintenance and supporting wider refurbishment programmes. With a strong pipeline of work and an expanding presence in the area, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a team that is making a positive impact within the local community.As the business continues to grow, we are looking for an individual who is proactive, dependable and committed to delivering high-quality workmanship. **Electrical Duties:*** Repair and replace faulty electrical accessories, including socket outlets, light fittings, switches and extractor fans.* Inspect, test and certify electrical installations to ensure compliance with current regulations and safety standards.* Fault diagnosis and rectification of consumer units (fuse boxes).* Installation of new electrical accessories, including socket outlets, light fittings, switches and extractor fans.* Carry out first fix electrical works, including full and partial rewires.* Install additional socket outlets, cabling and associated accessories as required.* Work independently or as part of a team to achieve daily repair and completion targets.* Communicate clearly and professionally with tenants and residents, explaining the nature of works and expected outcomes.* Ensure work areas are left clean, safe and tidy on completion of all tasks. Fully with all health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.* Always deliver a high standard of customer care.* Use relevant IT and job management systems to manage, prioritise and complete workloads efficiently and within agreed timescales **Role Criteria:*** NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations - to include AM2* City & Guilds 18th Edition (If you have 17th edition you can work through your 18th edition)* Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395)* Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record* Previous domestic, social housing experience**Benefits we can offer you.*** 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays* Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!* Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.* Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much 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 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.**