Electrician

Mears Group; Hastings; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Mears Group in Hastings is seeking an Electrician to carry out reactive repairs, maintenance and small refurbishment works across domestic properties. You will work to safety regulations and communicate clearly with tenants.

The role offers a full-time permanent contract, a company van and fuel card, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and opportunities for development within a growing team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations including AM2.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition (or working towards 18th).
• Full UK driving licence with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Reactive repairs to lighting circuits, sockets, fuseboards and other electrical systems.
• Inspect and test electrical installations to ensure safety and compliance.
• Install, service, repair and maintenance of domestic properties.
• Work independently or with a team to meet daily repair targets.
• Communicate clearly with tenants about repairs and outcomes.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Domestic social housing experience

Reactive repairs experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations - AM2

City & Guilds 18th Edition

Inspection and Testing 2391

Job description

## ElectricianApply: Tonbridge - Sovereign Way: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ0037010Annual salary: up to £42,020.69**Electrician****Location: Hastings****Contract: Full Time Permanent****Salary up to £42,020.69** **per annum, plus, company van & fuel card****42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)****About the Role**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* Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395) preferable **Benefits we can offer you.*** Company Sick Pay* Life Assurance (1x annual salary)* Company pension scheme with Pensions people* 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension* Commercial vehicle and fuel card* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays* Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave* Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available* Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping* 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 – up to two days per year to support community initiatives* Cycle to Work Scheme* Share save scheme* Recognition and long service awards* Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service* Learning and development opportunities* Career progression opportunities across Mears Group* Occupational health support* Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period* Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce. **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:Francesca Swan ([e-mail])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.