Electrician

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrician, where your skills will shine in a supportive team environment. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on various projects across multiple locations. You'll be responsible for ensuring electrical systems are safely installed and maintained, contributing to the community's well-being. Enjoy benefits like 25 days of annual leave, a company van, and opportunities for additional earnings. If you're ready to make a difference in people's lives while advancing your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company Van and Fuel Card

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

PPE/Uniform supplied

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic and social housing electrical work is ideal.
• Must hold a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain electrical systems in domestic properties.
• Complete electrical certificates and condition reports.

Skills

Electrical Installation

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation Qualification

City and Guilds 18th Edition

Inspection and Testing 2391/2 or equivalent

AM2 Qualification

Tools

Electrical Testing Equipment

PPE/Uniform

Job description

Annual salary: up to £40,698.00

Electricians

Various locations including:

Hastings / Rye / Ashford / Lydd / Hythe / Folkestone

Field Based, Full Time, Permanent Role

Salary up to £40,698 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card!

We are now seeking five Electricians due to a contract expansion, to join us in supporting our ongoing partnership with 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.

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, planned and cyclical maintenance services to over 100 local authorities and housing providers nationwide including Orbit: one of the largest housing providers in the midlands, east Anglia and the southeast.

About the Role:

As an Electrician with MPS you will be out supporting fellow trades in our domestic properties. Holding a full UK driving license is essential for this role. You will be assigned to a set of locations within Area 2 with our business and jobs will be grouped for the day in and around one area to limit extensive travel.

You'll assist with all things electrical; experience working within domestic and social housing previously would be ideal. This includes installing, servicing, repairing and maintaining electrical systems and appliances, in accordance with the current IET wiring regulations and completing electrical certificates and electrical condition reports.

Role Criteria:

• A NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation Qualification
• City and Guilds 18th Edition (Willing to take on 17th Edition electrician if candidate is willing to go through training for 18th T’C & C’S apply)
• Inspection and Testing 2391/2 or equivalent
• AM2 Qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Be a great team player as well as have the ability to work under your own initiative.
• Ideally hold City & Guilds Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Testing qualification 2377
• Preferably, PV Solar and Ventilation Knowledge

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
• Additional earning with OOH Rota Approx. £8,000 per year
• 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% on weekly groceries, holidays plus much more!
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van and Fuel Card
• PPE/Uniform supplied

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

Mears Group is a Disability Confident Employer who recognises our people as our greatest asset. We Hire Individuality, recognising and valuing everyone as individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.

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