Electrician

Mears Group; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Wales is seeking an Electrician for a full-time, permanent role covering Caerphilly and Cardiff. The position involves various electrical tasks in social housing, requiring qualifications and a full UK driving license. Benefits include a company van, annual leave, and additional earnings.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional earnings with OOH Rota (~£8,000/year)

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff discounts through Mears Rewards

Family-friendly policies

Company Van and Fuel Card

PPE and Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license is essential.
• Experience in domestic and social housing.
• Completing electrical certificates and condition reports.

Responsibilities

• Performing tasks such as light/socket changes and full property testing.
• Handling electrical tasks in tenanted properties.
• Fault finding and maintenance of ventilation systems.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Experience in Social Housing

Knowledge of PV Solar and Ventilation systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation Qualification

City and Guilds 18th Edition

AM2 Qualification

Inspection and Testing 2391/2 or equivalent

City & Guilds Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Testing qualification 2377

Job description

Annual salary: up to £36,093.06

Electrician

Caerphilly/Cardiff

Field Based, Full Time, Permanent Role

Salary up to £36,093.06 per annum, plus a company van & fuel card!

We are seeking an Electrician to join our team in supporting our partnership with Celtic Horizons, covering Caerphilly area and surrounding locations. The role includes a company van & fuel card. Call outs will be required.

Who are we:

Celtic Horizons is a forward-thinking organisation committed to enhancing our communities and customer lives. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding service, ensuring homes are safe, comfortable, and well-maintained. We handle over 35,000 annual repairs, void refurbishments, and upgrades, and also provide estate services for United Welsh, including gas servicing, grounds maintenance, cleaning, and facilities management.

As the first wholly owned subsidiary of its kind formed by United Welsh, Celtic Horizons has entered into a partnership with Mears Group. We care for over 6,500 properties across 11 local authority areas in South Wales.

About the Role:

As an Electrician with Celtic, you will work in tenanted properties on response work, performing tasks such as light/socket changes, full property testing, fault finding, and ventilation system maintenance (Fans/PIVs).

A full UK driving license is essential. The role mainly covers Caerphilly and Cardiff, with potential travel to other areas as needed.

You will handle electrical tasks, ideally with experience in domestic and social housing, including installing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and appliances, following IET wiring regulations, and completing electrical certificates and condition reports.

Role Criteria:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation Qualification
• City and Guilds 18th Edition
• AM2 Qualification
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in Social Housing
• Ideally hold Inspection and Testing 2391/2 or equivalent
• Preferably hold City & Guilds Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Testing qualification 2377
• Knowledge of PV Solar and Ventilation systems is advantageous

All roles require the entitlement to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional earnings with OOH Rota (~£8,000/year)
• Annual Mears Fun Day - a celebration organized for staff
• Volunteering Leave - paid time off for community volunteering
• Staff discounts through Mears Rewards
• Family-friendly policies
• Company Van and Fuel Card
• PPE and Uniform provided

To drive a Mears vehicle, candidates must be over 21, have held their license for over 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points.

All roles are subject to DBS/Security checks prior to employment.

To apply or discuss your application, contact:

Lauren Bellini ([e-mail])

If needed, we offer support throughout the application process. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, are a Disability Confident employer, and proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant, holding a Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership.

We also promote social mobility and invite optional sharing of background information during application to help us understand our candidates better. This information is voluntary and does not affect your application.