Job Description

Annual salary: up to £36,377.91

Electrician

Location: Coatbridge

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £36,377.91 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

40 hours per week (8.30am – 5pm Monday- Friday)

Mears Group is a leading provider of housing and care services across the UK. Our purpose is to make a positive difference to the communities we serve by improving homes, supporting local people and creating sustainable futures. We are committed to providing excellent services for our clients and customers while creating rewarding career opportunities for our colleagues.

We are looking for a skilled Electrician to join our team in North Lanarkshire, carrying out a range of electrical repairs and maintenance works across social housing properties. This is a field-based role offering a varied workload, the opportunity to make a real difference to customers and the chance to build a long-term career with Mears.

Working across domestic properties, you will be responsible for electrical repairs, inspection and testing, fault finding and maintenance activities. You will ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards while delivering excellent customer service at all times.

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled Electrician to join our team in North Lanarkshire, carrying out a range of electrical repairs and maintenance works across social housing properties. This is a field-based role offering a varied workload, the opportunity to make a real difference to customers and the chance to build a long-term career with Mears.

Working across domestic properties, you will be responsible for electrical repairs, inspection and testing, fault finding and maintenance activities. You will ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards while delivering excellent customer service at all times.

As an Electrician, you will carry out electrical repairs, maintenance, inspection and testing across social housing properties throughout North Lanarkshire. You will ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations and company procedures, maintaining accurate records and delivering a high standard of workmanship and customer service.

Electrical Duties:

• 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

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
• Previous domestic, social housing experience
• Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and customer service skills

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
• We have a range of internal forums that Aline 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, Diversity
• 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.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Beth Dunford (beth.dunford@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.