Electrician

Mears; Northgate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused services company in Crawley is seeking a skilled Electrician to handle maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems. This full-time, hands-on role requires NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations. Benefits include a company van, fuel card, generous leave policy, and community volunteering support. Ideal candidates are proactive, reliable, and passionate about delivering high-quality work.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Company Van

Fuel Card

Uniform

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reactive repairs to lighting circuits, sockets, fuseboards and other electrical systems.
• Work independently or as part of a team to meet daily repair targets.
• Provide high levels of customer care at all times.

Skills

Reactive repairs to lighting circuits

Inspect and test electrical installations

Replace or repair faulty components

Communicate clearly with tenants or residents

Health and safety compliance

Customer care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations

City & Guilds 18th Edition

Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Annual salary: up to £46,218.36

Electrician

Location: Crawley

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £46,218.36 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 Crawley. 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.