Position
Electrician – Full Time Permanent – Cambridge
Annual salary up to £42,020.69, plus company van & fuel card.
42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday-Friday).
About the Role
Play a key role in ensuring void properties are electrically safe, compliant, and ready for new residents. You will focus on electrical works within empty homes, including EICR testing, repairs, upgrades and preparing properties for re‑let. You will also support essential repair works where required, helping each property meet the highest standards before occupation.
Electrical Duties
* Carry out electrical testing and inspection of void properties (EICRs), including completing and correcting all C1 and C2 observations
* Complete reactive electrical repairs in voids as required, including lighting circuits, sockets, fuseboards and other domestic systems
* Carry out both first and second fix works—first fix wiring into walls and second fix to complete and tidy installations
* Full and partial rewires within empty homes
* Electrical works linked to kitchen and bathroom upgrades
* Install electric showers where needed
* Add new circuits and remove unsafe or DIY electrical works commonly found in empty properties
* Repair or replace faulty components such as switches, outlets, fittings and breakers
* Work independently or with the team to meet daily targets for void turnaround and electrical testing
* Ensure workspaces are left clean, tidy and safe
* Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures
* Provide excellent customer service and clear communication when liaising with internal teams
* Respond to emergency callouts or urgent void‑related issues when required
* Use IT systems to manage and prioritise a varied workload effectively
Role Criteria
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations – including AM2
* City & Guilds 18th Edition (if you have 17th edition you can work through to the 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
* 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% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
* Family friendly policies
* Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform
Additional Requirements
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work in the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a company vehicle you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points.
All roles are subject to relevant background, identity and security checks before commencement of employment.
EEO & 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 hold awards for veteran transition support.
We invite applicants to voluntarily share background information during the application process to promote social mobility. These questions are optional and will not affect your application.
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