Electrician
Annual salary: up to £42,020.69 per annum, plus company van and fuel card.
Location: Croydon/Redhill
Contract: Full Time Permanent Role
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (8‑5 Monday‑Friday)
MPS has been caring for 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.
About the Role
We’re currently looking for a skilled and qualified electrician to join us in the Croydon/Redhill area. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role where you’ll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems across new build properties. Travel between jobs is within working hours and never more than an hour’s drive. Company van and fuel card are provided.
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 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
- 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, including 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
- Previous domestic, social housing experience
- Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395) preferable
- All roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not offer visa sponsorship.
- Drivers must be aged over 21, hold their licence for more than 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points.
- Roles are subject to relevant Background and Security checks before commencement of employment.
Benefits we can offer you.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual Mears Fun Day
- Volunteering Leave – paid volunteering in the community
- Staff perks with 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
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
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