Contract: Full Time Permanent
Location: Ilford
Salary: up to £42,020.69 per annum, plus company van & fuel card
Hours: 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 the successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems. The role includes reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and support for wider refurbishment programmes.
As the business continues to grow, we look 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, and comply 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 (incl. AM2)
* City & Guilds 18th Edition (or 17th edition, can work through to 18th)
* Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395)
* Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record
* Previous domestic and social housing experience
Benefits We Can Offer You
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day.
* Volunteering leave to support community work.
* Mears Rewards discounts (up to 10%) on groceries, holidays, eye‑test vouchers, share‑save scheme, etc.
* Family‑friendly policies.
* Company van, fuel card and uniform.
All roles require entitlement to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not offered. To drive a Mears vehicle the licence holder must be aged over 21, hold the licence for at least 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points. All roles are subject to background, identity and security checks before commencement.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, are a Disability Confident employer, support the Armed Forces Covenant, and have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Applications are welcomed; please contact Laura Bourne at laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk. All candidates will receive support throughout the application process.
At Mears Group we are committed to equal opportunities; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of background. Any questions are optional and will not affect your application.
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