Electrician

Mears Group; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment organization is seeking a skilled Electrician for a full-time position in Thurrock. The role involves maintaining and repairing electrical systems in domestic settings, ensuring all work is compliant with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations and a City & Guilds 18th Edition qualification. This role comes with a competitive salary, a company van, fuel card, and a range of employee benefits, including annual leave and volunteering opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Discounts via Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

Company Van and Fuel Card

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations, includes AM2.
• Possess a full UK driving licence with a clean record.
• Previous experience in domestic social housing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive repairs on electrical circuits and systems.
• Ensure compliance and safety during inspections and repairs.
• Work independently and meet daily repair targets.
• Respond to emergency call-outs as needed.

Skills

Reactively repair electrical systems

Inspect and test electrical installations

Communicate with residents

Adhere to health and safety policies

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations

City & Guilds 18th Edition

Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent

Job description

Electrician page is loaded## Electricianlocations: Thurrocktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ0036605Annual salary: up to £42,020.68**Electrician****Location: Thurrock****Contract: Full Time Permanent****Salary up to £42,020.68****per annum, plus, company van & fuel card****42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)**We’re currently looking for a skilled and qualified electrician to join our team in **Thurrock.** This is a hands-on, field-based role where you’ll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems across both void and occupied properties.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.**Electrical Duties:*** Responsible for reactive repairs to lighting circuits, sockets, fuseboards 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 (If you have 17th edition you can work through your 18th edition)* Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record* Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395)* Previous domestic, social housing experience**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.**Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:Laura Bourne ([e-mail])If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.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.[](blob:https://mearsgroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/1872764c-5d36-4523-9bcc-a22db3ebcd7c)0:00 / 2:45