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Mearsgroup

Electrician

Oxford - St Clements · Oxford - Headington

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
£45,430 per year
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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Annual salary: up to £45,430.00

Electrician

Location: Oxford

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £45,430 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 Oxford. 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

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 ([email protected]) 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.

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