Annual salary: up to £26,984.10
Installation & Maintenance Electrician – Apprenticeship
Location: Canterbury
Salary:
* 16yrs – 17yrs: £7.71 (40 hours per week including time at college)
* Over 18yrs: £10.71 (42.5 hours per week including time at college)
* Over 21yrs: £12.21 (42.5 hours per week including time at college)
Tools, Chromebook and uniform will be provided.
Plus an industry recognised qualification and excellent benefits.
The NVQ L3 Electrical Installation apprenticeship programme will take up to 54 months to complete.
About Apprenticeships At Mears Group
Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce. Many of our most senior people started their working life as an apprentice.
Whether you are fresh out of school or college or looking for a complete career change, Mears can offer you a great foundation to your future career and beyond.
All our Apprentices are paid above the national minimum wage, and you’ll be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college, with the opportunity to get real life experiences such as working in people’s homes, getting involved in community projects and improving people’s lives by being customer focused.
What does a life as an Electrician look like?
As an Electrician you will be involved in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems including lighting, sockets, machines, and alarms. You will provide our customers with products and services that help them understand how their appliances work and how to manage their energy usage efficiently.
The apprenticeship course will cover the following:
* Applicable building regulations for domestic electrical installation
* Electrical safety legislation, regulations standards and terminology
* Domestic electrical circuit installation
* Domestic lighting circuit installation
* Domestic electrical earthing and bonding requirements
* Inspecting, testing, and commissioning single phase domestic electrical circuits
* Special locations and installations including kitchens and bathrooms
* Domestic electrical installation pre-work survey/inspection
* Basic understanding of 3 phase
What do you need to be a successful applicant?
* GCSEs in English and maths grade 4 or above
* The ability and desire to learn and develop a thorough knowledge of the skills, technology and safety procedures required to carry out the full range of tasks
* Strong communication skills
* You must live in the Canterbury area to independently travel to and from the branch
* You will be expected to get to Branch every day for 08.00am and make your own way home after finishing work
* Ability to establish and maintain good customer/client relationships
* Please note: successful applicants are required to complete a colour perception test and a basic Math & English test.
What You Will Get
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day
* Chrome book provided for study
* Tools – We will help fund your first set of work tools
* Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus more
Application Process
* To be considered for a Mears apprenticeship, all applicants must submit their CV and a Cover Letter detailing their interest in Mears Group and the apprenticeship.
* The closing date for applications is 31/03/2025. Following this date, we will contact you to confirm if you have been selected for the next round, which would either be an invitation to an assessment centre or individual interviews.
* All roles require candidates to have the right to work in the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. All roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks.
* If you require further information regarding the apprenticeship, please contact Francesca at francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk.
A Bit About Us
Mears Group PLC is a leading provider of housing and care services in the UK. With a strong emphasis on social responsibility and community well-being, Mears specialises in delivering housing solutions, maintenance services, and care support to a diverse client base. A career with Mears Group means putting people and customers at the heart of what you do every day. Our culture is built on what we call our ‘Red Thread’ – the common values we share that make us what we are.
Closing date for applications: 31 March 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr