Electrician

Mears Group PLC; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

Pension plan

25 days leave + bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is seeking a skilled electrician for a fixed-term contract based in Manchester. The role involves hands-on maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems across tenanted properties within the social housing sector.

You will install, service, fault-find and maintain electrical installations, including repairs to sockets and switches. NVQ3 AM2 and 18th Edition are required, with driving licence and housing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations with AM2 included.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition (upgrading from 17th edition is acceptable).
• Driving licence in the UK with a clean record.
• Experience in domestic/social housing electrical works.
• Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent preferable (2394/2395).

Responsibilities

• Electrical maintenance, repair and installation across tenanted properties.
• Install, service, fault-find and maintain electrical systems.
• Repair electrical accessories (sockets, extractors, light switches).
• Knowledge of first and second fix electrical installations.

Skills

UK driving licence

Social housing experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installations AM2

City & Guilds 18th Edition

2391 or 2394/2395 testing inspection

Job description

Contract: Full Time - 12 Month FTC

Salary up to £45,000.00 per annum, company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)

Location: Manchester

About The Role

We're currently looking for a skilled and qualified electrician to join our team on a fixed term contract. This is a hands-on, field-based role where you'll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems across tenanted build properties. A positive contribution towards the communities that we serve is something that we always adhere to. It is with the help of our dedicated employees that we're able to make this happen.

Electrical Duties

• You will need to have proven experience installing, servicing, fault finding, and maintaining electrical systems within the social housing sector.
• You will have a strong knowledge of installing, repairing, inspecting, and testing electrical installations and carrying out repairs within tenanted properties.
• The role will include carrying out repairs to electrical accessories such as sockets, extractor fans, and light switches.
• You will also be expected to have knowledge and experience of first fix and second fix electrical installations.

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
• We have a range of internal forums that Align with our company core values and beliefs including Mears Men, Women's Heath, Pride at Mears, R.E.A.C.H, Women Operative support, Armed Forces, Women in Leadership, Diverse

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.

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.