Electrician

Mears Group PLC; Norwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

OOH rota

PPE/Uniform supplied

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a qualified Electrician to work primarily in void properties in Norwich, performing EICRs, defect rectification, and testing to ensure compliance with safety standards. The role includes wiring new kitchen circuits, installing extraction fans, and supporting kitchen upgrades.

You will also provide support to responsive repairs and participate in the on‑call rota. Candidates should have AM2, 18th Edition, a clean UK licence, and social housing experience.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations including 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out EICRs and rectify C1/C2 defects in void properties.
• Complete inspection and testing to ensure safety compliance.
• Wiring of kitchen circuits and installation/replacement of extraction fans.
• Support kitchen upgrade works and participate in emergency call‑out rota.

Skills

Inspection and testing

Fault finding

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations

City & Guilds 18th Edition

AM2 (where applicable)

Job description

Annual salary: up to £42,020.69.

Electrician

Norwich

Field Based, Full Time, Permanent Role

Salary up to £42,020.69 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card!

MPS has been caring for residents’ homes for over 25 years. As part of the Mears Group, we offer partnership solutions and expertise in estate management and property maintenance.

Delivering a range of property services, including reactive repairs, planned and cyclical maintenance services to over 100 local authorities and housing providers nationwide including, Orbit: one of the largest housing providers in the midlands, east Anglia and the southeast.

About The Role

We are seeking a qualified Electrician to work primarily in void properties, carrying out EICRs, rectifying C1 and C2 defects, and completing inspection and testing to ensure full compliance with safety standards. The role includes wiring new kitchen circuits, installing and replacing extraction fans, and supporting kitchen upgrade works.

You will also provide support to responsive repairs when required and take part in the emergency call‑out rota. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in inspection, testing and fault finding, be able to work independently, and consistently deliver high‑quality, compliant work with strong attention to detail.

Key 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
• Additional earning with OOH Rota Approx. £8,000 per year!
• 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 plus much more!
• Family friend policies
• Company Van and Fuel Card
• PPE/Uniform supplied

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity

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.