Electrician

MEARS GROUP PLC; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance provider is seeking a skilled Electrician to join their team in Exeter. This full-time position involves maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical systems in homes. The ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations and experience in domestic settings. Benefits include a competitive salary, company van, generous leave, and opportunities for volunteering. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Discounts via Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

Company van, fuel card, and uniform

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations – including AM2.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition required, 17th edition holders can update.
• Full UK driving licence with a clean record essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive repairs to electrical systems.
• Test installations for safety compliance.
• Replace faulty components and ensure cleanliness post-repair.
• Communicate repair plans effectively with residents.
• Respond to emergency call outs, including out of hours work.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations

City & Guilds 18th Edition certification

Inspection and Testing (2391 or equivalent)

Driving skills

Experience in domestic, social housing

Job description

Electrician

Annual salary: up to £38,600.00

Location: Tower Hamlets

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £38,600 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 in Tower Hamlets. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role where you'll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems across both void and occupied properties. 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 is 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 – including AM2.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition (If you have the 17th edition you can work through to the 18th edition).
• Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record.
• Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394 / 2395).
• Previous domestic, social housing experience.

Benefits

• 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% on 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 for 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.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact :

Laura Bourne

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

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.