Electrician

Mears Group; Ilford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

Fuel Card

25 days annual leave

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Job summary

Mears Group in Ilford is seeking a skilled Electrician for field-based maintenance, repair and installation in tenanted properties. You will ensure safety, compliance and high-quality workmanship while delivering reactive repairs and planned maintenance in a growing local portfolio.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations with AM2/18th Edition, 2391 testing, a full UK driving licence, and experience in domestic social housing.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations (to include AM2 City & Guilds 18th Edition)
• Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395)
• Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record
• Previous domestic, social housing experience

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace faulty electrical accessories in tenanted properties
• Inspect, test and certify electrical installations per current regulations and safety standards
• Fault diagnosis and rectification of consumer units (fuse boxes)
• Carry out first fix electrical works, including full and partial rewires
• Install additional socket outlets, cabling and associated accessories
• Work independently or as part of a team to achieve daily repair and completion targets
• Communicate clearly with tenants and residents about works and outcomes
• Ensure work areas are left clean, safe and tidy, complying with health and safety policies

Skills

Driving licence

Social housing experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations

AM2 City & Guilds 18th Edition

2391 or equivalent testing

Job description

Annual salary: up to £42,020.69 Electrician Location: Ilford Contract: Full Time Permanent Salary up to £42,020.69 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card 1 in 4 weeks OOH 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)

We are currently seeking a skilled and qualified Electrician to join our team in Ilford. 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.

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