Electrician

Mears Group PLC; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 37,818 - 46,222; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave + holidays

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is seeking a qualified Electrician to work mainly in void properties performing EICRs, rectifying C1/C2 defects, and completing testing to ensure safety standards are met. You will wire new kitchen circuits and install extraction fans while supporting upgrade works.

Ideal candidates will have strong inspection/testing experience, the ability to work independently, and deliver compliant, high‑quality work with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations – AM2 required.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition required (17th edition acceptable if upgrading).
• Full UK driving licence with clean record.
• Previous domestic, social housing experience preferred.
• Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395) preferable.

Responsibilities

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

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations – AM2

City & Guilds 18th Edition

Full UK driving licence

Domestic, social housing experience

Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395)

Job description

Field Based, Full Time, Permanent Role

Annual salary: up to £42,020.69 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. We deliver 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 – including AM2
• City & Guilds 18th Edition (If you have the 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 – 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
• Mears Rewards staff perks – discounts of up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays and more
• Family‑friendly 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 for over 3 months and have fewer than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant background, identity & security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Francesca Swan ([e-mail])

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). We also 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 optional and will not impact your ability to apply.