Electrician in Cottenham

Location: Cambridge

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £42,020.69 per annum, plus company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)

“A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was over 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company.”

About the Role

You’ll play a key role in ensuring void properties are electrically safe, compliant, and ready for new residents. The role focuses primarily on electrical works within empty homes, including EICR testing, repairs, upgrades, and preparing properties for re-let. You’ll also support with essential repair works where required, helping ensure each property meets the highest standards before occupation.

With a strong pipeline of void refurbishments and continued growth in the area, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a team making a real impact in the community. We’re looking for someone proactive, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality electrical work. If you’re seeking a varied role with plenty of opportunity for development, we’d love to hear from you.

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 - 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
• 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% 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.

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.

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