Electrician

Mears Group; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrician, where you will play a crucial role in supporting trades in domestic and social housing. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work in and around Sussex, providing essential electrical services to prepare homes for new residents. With a commitment to community and teamwork, you will have access to a range of benefits, including a company vehicle, annual leave, and opportunities for volunteering. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the required qualifications, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

Company vehicle and fuel card

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic and social housing electrical systems.
• Ability to complete electrical certificates and condition reports.

Responsibilities

• Support fellow trades in void properties with electrical work.
• Install, service, repair, and maintain electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation Qualification

City and Guilds 18th Edition

Inspection and Testing 2391/2 or equivalent

Job description

Annual salary: up to £40,698.00

Electrician

Sussex

Full-Time – Permanent Role

Salary up to £40,698 per annum, DOE

We are now seeking an Electrician to join us at Orbit; now in its twelfth year providing a stable and profitable contract, delivering excellent service and support through our local teams, who understand the importance of working together for the local community.

Although our main office is in Tonbridge, the successful applicant for this role will mainly be working in and around Sussex. Due to the geographical area covered, a van and fuel card will be provided to the successful candidate.

Who Are We?

MPS has been caring for residents’ homes for over 25 years. As part of the Mears Group, we offer partnership solutions and expertise in estate management and property maintenance, delivering a range of property services, including reactive repairs, and planned and cyclical maintenance services to over 100 local authorities and housing providers nationwide.

About the Role:

As an Electrician with MPS, you will be supporting fellow trades in our void properties with all things electrical, preparing homes for their new residents. Experience working within domestic and social housing is ideal, including installing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems and appliances, following the current IET wiring regulations, and completing electrical certificates and electrical condition reports.

Role Criteria:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation Qualification
• City and Guilds 18th Edition
• AM2
• Inspection and Testing 2391/2 or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Be a great team player as well as have the ability to work on your own initiative

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organized 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% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company vehicle and fuel card

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact Lauren at [e-mail]

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points.

Mears Group is a Disability employer and recognizes our people as our greatest asset. We hire individuality, recognizing and valuing everyone as an individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual makeup.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment.