Electrician

Mears; Rainham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused maintenance provider in the UK is seeking an Electrical Technician to undertake reactive repairs and maintenance in domestic properties. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations, City & Guilds 18th Edition, and experience in social housing. You’ll be providing high-quality customer care while ensuring safety compliance in all electrical works. This position includes competitive benefits such as annual leave, a company van, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Qualifications

• Must provide NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations.
• Required City & Guilds 18th Edition certification.
• Experience in social housing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reactive repairs to lighting circuits and electrical systems.
• Inspect and test electrical installations for safety compliance.
• Provide high levels of customer care at all times.

Skills

Electronics repair

Customer care

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations including AM2

City & Guilds 18th Edition

Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent

Job description

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.

Duties

• Responsible for reactive repairs to lighting circuits, sockets, fuse boards 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
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience working in social housing
• Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394 / 2395)
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Willing to travel

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