Electrician

Livin Housing Limited; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing provider in Gillingham seeks an experienced Electrician. You will be responsible for maintaining and installing electrical systems in homes. The ideal candidate will hold NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations and have a solid background in domestic repairs. This is a full-time, permanent role offering an annual salary of up to £40,000 and benefits including a company van and fuel card.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Fun Day

Paid volunteering leave

Staff discounts on groceries and other perks

Company Van and Fuel Card

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic and social housing environments.
• Clean UK driving licence and good driving record required.
• Ability to use relevant IT systems for managing workloads.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems.
• Ensure homes meet safety and compliance standards.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and conduct repairs.

Skills

Reactive repairs

Inspection and testing electrical installations

High levels of customer care

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations

City & Guilds 18th Edition

Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent

Job description

Electrician

Annual salary: up to £40,000.00

Location: Medway

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £40,000 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
• 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.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Francesca Swan ([e-mail])

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

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