Electrician

Mears Group PLC; Peterborough; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company van & fuel card

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (1x annual salary)

Company pension scheme

Résumé du poste

We are seeking a skilled Electrician to join Mears Group plc in Peterborough. This field-based role covers maintenance, repair and installation of electrical systems in tenanted properties, delivering safe, compliant and quality workmanship.

Role involves reactive repairs, planned maintenance and support for refurbishment programmes. NVQ3 in Electrical Installations, 18th Edition, and a UK driving licence are essential; local housing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations (AM2) required.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition (or ready to upgrade from 17th edition).
• Inspection and Testing 2391 or 2394/2395 required.
• A full UK driving licence with a clean record.
• Experience in domestic or social housing environments preferred.

Responsabilités

• Repair and replace faulty electrical accessories (sockets, lights, switches, extractors).
• Inspect, test and certify electrical installations for compliance and safety.
• Diagnose faults and rectify consumer units (fuse boxes).
• Carry out first fix electrical works and rewires, including new accessories and cabling.
• Work independently or in a team to meet daily repair targets.
• Communicate clearly with tenants about works and expected outcomes.
• Keep work areas clean, safe and compliant with health and safety policies.

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations - AM2

City & Guilds 18th Edition

Inspection and Testing 2391 or 2394/2395

Full UK driving licence

Domestic/social housing experience

Description du poste

Annual salary: up to £39,824.20

Electrician

Location: Peterborough

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £39,824.20 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

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

We are currently seeking a skilled and qualified Electrician to join our team in Peterborough. This is a practical, field-based role working primarily within tenanted properties, where you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of electrical systems.

You will play a key role in ensuring homes are safe, compliant and fit for occupation, delivering reactive repairs, planned maintenance and supporting wider refurbishment programmes. With a strong pipeline of work and an expanding presence in the area, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a team that is making a positive impact within the local community.

As the business continues to grow, we are looking for an individual who is proactive, dependable and committed to delivering high-quality workmanship.

Electrical Duties

• Repair and replace faulty electrical accessories, including socket outlets, light fittings, switches and extractor fans.
• Inspect, test and certify electrical installations to ensure compliance with current regulations and safety standards.
• Fault diagnosis and rectification of consumer units (fuse boxes).
• Installation of new electrical accessories, including socket outlets, light fittings, switches and extractor fans.
• Carry out first fix electrical works, including full and partial rewires.
• Install additional socket outlets, cabling and associated accessories as required.
• Work independently or as part of a team to achieve daily repair and completion targets.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with tenants and residents, explaining the nature of works and expected outcomes.
• Ensure work areas are left clean, safe and tidy on completion of all tasks. Fully with all health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Always deliver a high standard of customer care.
• Use relevant IT and job management systems to manage, prioritise and complete workloads efficiently and within agreed timescales.

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)
• Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395)
• Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record
• Previous domestic, social housing experience

Benefits We Can Offer You.

• 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.
• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with Peoples Pension, 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution

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.