Salary up to £39,900 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card
We are the largest provider of repairs and maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. Mears provide tailored rapid-response and planned maintenance services through partnering arrangements with more than 70 local authorities, Arm’s Length Management Organisations and Housing Associations.
About the Role:
As an Electrician you will be working alongside Havering Council in our Social housing background, 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.
An Electrician within our Havering branch will support residents with reactive repairs across our portfolio of properties working on a planned route. This will include installing, servicing and maintaining electrical systems and appliances in accordance with the current Edition of IET Wiring Regulations. Knowledge to install, repair, inspect & test electrical installations and have the ability to fill in correctly, the appropriate Electrical Certificate or Electrical Condition Report.
* To ensure that ALL electrical work is carried in accordance with The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and in line with the requirements of BS 7671 (as amended) and Mears Electrical Procedures and Policies.
* To carry out repair work as per works orders and in accordance with standard operating procedures to ensure commercial requirements for the number of visits, quality and workmanship, service user satisfaction and costs are met.
* To carry out Inspection and Testing on ALL electrical work, ensuring all results are accurate and complete and to maintain all paperwork and electronic data records relevant to the work carried out and to ensure completion of the job is confirmed.
* To seek authorisation from relevant office-based approver before proceeding if work required differs from works order, and document in full any additional works carried out to ensure correct invoicing can be applied.
* To utilise existing stock or collect materials as and when required to meet works orders, in accordance with standard operating procedures for purchasing and van stock control compliance.
* To adopt a professional manner when communicating with service users and/or client/external contacts to build and maintain a positive view of Mears Group. This includes but is not limited to appearance, company ID, communication.
* To highlight any safeguarding concerns to the relevant customer and community officer within branch as early as possible to ensure they liaise with the client in accordance with the safeguarding policy.
* To use and maintain company vehicle/van in accordance with company vehicle & insurance policies in order to ensure safety, compliance, accurate and timely reporting of damage, cleanliness & condition (inside and out). This includes but is not limited to daily photographic recording of condition.
* To participate in call out cover if and when required to ensure contract compliance & service user satisfaction for emergency repairs.
Role Criteria:
* Minimum NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
* City & Guilds 18th Edition (If you have 17th edition you can work through your 18th edition)
* Inspection and Testing 2391/2 or equivalent
* Ideally previous domestic, social housing experience
* UK full driving license
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
* 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.
Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset. We hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone as individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make-up.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment.
About Us
We are the people behind the smile! At Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK. Our Values - Customers / Innovation / Teamwork / Responsibility.
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