Electrician

About the role

We are looking for skilled Electricians to join our team in Birmingham. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical repairs, installations, testing and maintenance across tenanted domestic properties. The role includes fault-finding, rewires, consumer unit upgrades, EICRs, responsive repairs and ensuring all work meets current regulations and safety standards. With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to improving social housing standards, this is a great opportunity to be part of a team making a real impact in the community. We're looking for reliable professionals who take pride in their craft, work safely and efficiently, and get the job done right the first time.

Responsibilities

• 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. 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 - to include AM2
• City & Guilds 18th Edition (If you have 17th edition you can work through your 18th edition)
• Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395)
• Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record
• 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 Vehicle and Fuel Card
• Access to EAP Counselling sessions
• 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:
• Francesca Swan () 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.

Additional Information

Annual salary: up to £40,000.00 Electrician Location: Birmingham Contract Start Date: 1 July 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £40,000 + company van and fuel card with additional opportunities for overtime. There is also an optional out-of-hours call rota, providing the chance to further enhance your overall earnings. Join us on our new, exciting contract with Birmingham City Council Mears Group has been awarded a major new 10-year partnership with Birmingham City Council to deliver repairs, maintenance, and planned investment work across 11,500 homes in central and west Birmingham. This contract represents one of our most significant projects in the city and will create a wide range of opportunities across our operational teams.

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