Electrician

Mears Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

25 days annual leave

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

Job summary

We are seeking a skilled electrician to join Mears Group in Exeter. This hands-on role covers maintenance, repair and installation of electrical systems across new build properties, supporting safety and compliance for residents.

You will work 42.5 hours per week, with a company van and fuel card provided. Key duties include reactive repairs, inspections, and clear communication with tenants, while adhering to health and safety practices and delivering high‑quality workmanship in a field-based

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations with AM2 and 18th Edition training.
• Full UK driving licence with a clean record.
• Experience in domestic housing maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reactive repairs to lighting circuits, sockets, fuseboards and other electrical systems.
• Inspect and test installations to ensure safety and compliance.
• Installation, service, repair and maintenance across domestic properties.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Domestic housing experience

Electrical diagnostics

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations - AM2 City & Guilds 18th Edition (If you have 17th edition you can work through your 18th edition)

Job description

Annual salary: up to £40,019.70 Electrician Location: Exeter Contract: Full Time Permanent Salary up to £40,019.70 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)

We’re currently 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.

About the Role

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. With a strong pipeline of work and a growing presence in the area, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a real impact in the community. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for someone who’s proactive, reliable, and passionate about delivering high‑quality work. If you’re ready to take on a varied role with plenty of opportunity for growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Electrical Duties

• Responsible for reactive repairs to lighting circuits, sockets, fuseboards 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

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)
• 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

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.

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) to coincide with this, 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 the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

We are the people behind the smile! At Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK.

Our Values - Customers / Innovation / Teamwork / Responsibility