• Job Description

  Req#: REQ0034619
  Annual salary: up to £40,000.00

  Electrician

  Gillingham

  42.5 hours per week 8am-5pm Monday -Friday

  Full-Time, Permanent, £40,000 Per Annum– company van & fuel card

  About the Role:

  We are looking for an experienced electrician with good knowledge of testing, rewires and CU upgrades to work on our Capital Works and Void properties. All of the work is within a 15-minute distance form our office in Gillingham. Out of hours rota and potential overtime available

  Carrying out a range of electrical work to our clients housing stock to ensure that electrical Installations which are worked on are safe for continued use to safeguard the service users, members of the public, clients personnel and Mears employees from any potential danger associated with electricity.

  Additionally, you will carry out inspection and testing of all electrical work, maintain accurate records, and seek authorisation for any deviations from the work order. The role also involves managing stock, attending meetings and training sessions to stay updated on business and job knowledge, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

  Key Criteria:

  • 18th Edition Qualification
  • NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Electrical
  • AM2 Certification
  • Testing and Inspection (2391)
  • Extensive Experience in Electrical Work
  • Full Driving Licence

  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 DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

  Benefits we can offer you:

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Training
  • 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% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
  • Family friendly policies
  • Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform

  Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

  Francesca Swan (francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk)

  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.

• About the company

  Mears Group plc is a housing and social care provider.

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