Electrician

Electrician

Norwich

Field Based, Full Time, Permanent Role

Salary up to £40,698 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card!

We are now seeking an Electrician to carry out void electrical works in the Norwich area. You'll join us in supporting our ongoing partnership with Orbit; now in its thirteenth year providing a stable and profitable contract, delivering excellent service and support through our local teams, who understand the importance of working together for the local community.

Who are we:

MPS has been caring for residents’ homes for over 25 years. As part of the Mears Group, we offer partnership solutions and expertise in estate management and property maintenance.

Delivering a range of property services, including reactive repairs, planned and cyclical maintenance services to over 100 local authorities and housing providers nationwide including, Orbit: one of the largest housing providers in the midlands, east Anglia and the southeast.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Electrician to join our team, with a key focus on working in void properties. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), as well as addressing any necessary C1 and C2 issues. You will also be involved in comprehensive inspection and testing of electrical systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Your day-to-day tasks will include wiring new kitchen circuits as part of kitchen upgrade works, as well as the installation and replacement of extraction fans. A key element of this role involves detailed testing and inspection (EICR) to identify potential electrical faults or hazards and take appropriate action to resolve them.

You must be flexible and prepared to support responsive repair works when required, in addition to your core void responsibilities. Participation in the emergency call-out rota is mandatory and forms an important part of the role, helping us maintain a responsive and reliable service for our customers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical inspection, testing, and fault diagnosis, with the ability to work efficiently and independently. A high standard of work and attention to detail is essential to ensure all installations and upgrades meet safety and regulatory standards.

Role Criteria:

• Inspection and Testing 2391/2 or equivalent is essential
• A NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation Qualification

• City and Guilds 18th Edition (Willing to take on 17th Edition electrician if candidate is willing to go through training for 18th T’s & C’s apply

• AM2 Qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Be a great team player as well as have the ability to work under your own initiative.
• Ideally hold City & Guilds Electrical Equipment Maintenance and Testing qualification 2377

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional earning with OOH Rota Approx. £8,000 per year!
• 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 plus much more!
• Family friend policies
• Company Van and Fuel Card
• PPE/Uniform supplied

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your license 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.

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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.