Electrician

Location: Coatbridge

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 October 2027

Salary: £43,251.55 per annum, based on 38.5rs per week, plus overtime opportunities, company van and fuel card

Working Hours: 8:00am to 8:00pm, working across a four day shift pattern.

We are looking for a qualified Electrician to join our team on a fixed term basis, delivering high-quality electrical repairs, maintenance and testing services across domestic social housing properties. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a customer-focused environment where safety, quality and service are at the heart of everything we do.

The successful candidate will carry out a mixture of reactive and planned works across occupied and void properties, ensuring all electrical installations and repairs are completed to a high standard and in accordance with current regulations.

Mears Group is one of the UK's leading housing and care providers, delivering services to communities across the country. We work in partnership with local authorities, housing associations and other organisations to maintain and improve homes, ensuring customers receive excellent service and support. Our colleagues are at the heart of what we do, and we are committed to creating a supportive environment where people can develop and thrive.

About the Role:

As an Electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out electrical repairs, maintenance, inspection and testing within social housing properties. You will work safely and efficiently while delivering excellent customer service and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company procedures.

·       Carry out electrical repairs and maintenance works within social housing properties

·       Complete inspection and testing of electrical installations

·       Ensure all work is completed in line with Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and BS 7671 requirements

·       Maintain accurate paperwork and electronic records for all completed work

·       Identify and report any additional work required through the correct authorisation process

·       Manage materials and van stock in line with company procedures

·       Attend training sessions, meetings and toolbox talks as required

·       Provide excellent customer service and maintain a professional approach at all times

·       Report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with company policy

·       Maintain company vehicle in line with company requirements

·       Participate in emergency call out cover when required

Key Criteria:

·       NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations including AM2

·       City & Guilds 18th Edition qualification (or willingness to achieve 18th Edition where currently holding 17th Edition)

·       Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent qualification (2394/2395)

·       Previous domestic and social housing experience

·       Full UK driving licence

·       Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·       Good communication and customer service skills

·       Experience carrying out electrical repairs, maintenance and testing

Benefits

·       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

·       Commercial vehicle and fuel card

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.

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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.