Electrician

Mears Group; Grays; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform

25 days annual leave

Volunteering leave

Mears Rewards discounts

Job summary

Mears Group seeks a skilled electrician to maintain, repair and install electrical systems across void and occupied properties in Thurrock. This hands-on, field-based role offers a permanent, full-time contract with a company van, fuel card and 42.5-hour week.

You will carry out reactive and planned maintenance, ensure safety and compliance, and communicate clearly with tenants. Applicants should hold NVQ Level 3 and relevant inspections qualifications, plus a clean UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations required (AM2/18th Edition knowledge preferred).
• Full UK driving licence with clean record.
• Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395).
• Experience in domestic/social housing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reactive repairs to lighting circuits, sockets, fuseboards and other electrical systems.
• Inspect and test electrical installations to ensure safety and compliance.
• 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 with tenants about repairs 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.
• Undertake installation, service, repair, and maintenance of a broad range of domestic properties.
• Use IT systems to Manage and prioritise workload to complete repairs in a timely manner.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations

AM2 City & Guilds / 18th Edition (17th edition upgrade)

Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395)

Job description

Annual salary: up to £42,020.68 Electrician Location: Thurrock Contract: Full Time Permanent Salary up to £42,020.68 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 Thurrock. 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’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
• Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395)
• 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.

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 add.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