Apprentice Electrician

TN United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK provider of housing and care services as an Electrical Installation apprentice. This role offers a solid foundation for your career, with a commitment to developing the next generation of skilled workers. You will gain hands-on experience while being paid above the national minimum wage, including time spent at college. The apprenticeship covers essential skills and knowledge, preparing you for a successful career in electrical installation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Chromebook provided for studying

Tools funding for your first set of work tools

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Qualifications

• Live within Rotherham.
• Complete a colour perception test and a basic Math & English test.

Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems.
• Helping customers understand how their appliances work.

Skills

Ability to learn

Customer relationship management

Education

GCSEs in English and maths grade 4 or above

Tools

Chromebook

Job description

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Location: Rotherham

Salary: 16yrs – 17yrs: £7.71ph 40 hours per week including time at college

Over 18yrs: £10.71ph – 42.5 hours per week including time at college

Over 21yrs: £12.21ph - 42.5 hours per week including time at college

Tools, Chromebook and uniform will be provided.

Plus an industry recognised qualification and excellent benefits.

The NVQ L3 Electrical Installation apprenticeship programme will take up to 54 months to complete.

About apprenticeships at Mears Group:

Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce, many of our most senior people started their working life as an apprentice.

Whether you are fresh out of school or college or looking for a complete career change, Mears can offer you a great foundation to your future career and beyond.

All our Apprentices are paid above the national minimum wage, and you’ll be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college, with the opportunity to get real life experiences such as working in people’s homes, getting involved in community projects and improving people’s lives by being customer focused.

What does a life as an Electrician look like?

As an Electrician, you will be involved in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems including lighting, sockets, machines, and alarms. You will help customers understand how their appliances work and how to manage their energy usage efficiently.

The apprenticeship course will cover the following:

• Applicable building regulations for domestic electrical installation
• Electrical safety legislation, regulations, standards, and terminology
• Domestic electrical circuit installation
• Domestic lighting circuit installation
• Domestic electrical earthing and bonding requirements
• Inspecting, testing, and commissioning single-phase domestic electrical circuits
• Special locations and installations including kitchens and bathrooms
• Domestic electrical installation pre-work survey/inspection
• Basic understanding of 3-phase systems

What do you need to be a successful applicant?

• GCSEs in English and maths grade 4 or above
• The ability and desire to learn and develop skills, technology, and safety procedures
• Live within Rotherham
• Ability to establish and maintain good customer relationships
• Please note: Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants are required to complete a colour perception test and a basic Math & English test.

What you will get:

Access to our benefits designed to support you as a colleague at Mears Group:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Chromebook provided for studying
• Tools funding for your first set of work tools
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards, including discounts and vouchers

Application Process:

• Submit your CV and Cover Letter explaining your interest in Mears Group and why you want to be an apprentice.
• Application deadline: 16/05/2025. Selected candidates will be contacted for assessments or interviews.
• Complete a basic Math & English test during the process.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK; Mears does not offer visa sponsorship. All roles are subject to DBS/Security checks.

About us

Mears Group PLC is a leading UK provider of housing and care services, committed to social responsibility and community well-being. We deliver housing solutions, maintenance, and care support, focusing on improving living conditions and fostering a positive societal impact. Working at Mears means putting people and customers at the core of your daily work, guided by our shared 'Red Thread' values.