Electrician

Annual salary: up to £37,464.61 per annum, plus company vehicle & fuel card.

Location:

Caerphilly.

Contract:

Full Time / Permanent.

Hours:

40 hours per week (8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday–Friday). On Call Rota:
Expectation to be part of the On Call Rota (approximately one day in seven). Options to pick up extra days and overtime.

We are looking for a skilled and qualified electrician to join our Kitchen & Bathroom team in Caerphilly. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role where you will carry out maintenance, repair, and rewires of electrical systems across occupied properties, primarily in bathrooms, kitchens, and other domestic areas.

• Carry out planned repairs to lighting circuits, pull cords, sockets, fuse boards, and other electrical systems.
• Inspect and test installations to ensure safety and compliance with current regulations.
• Diagnose faults and repair or replace components including switches, outlets, light fittings, and circuit breakers.
• Work independently or collaboratively to meet daily targets.
• Communicate clearly with tenants or residents, explaining work carried out and expected outcomes.
• Ensure all work areas are left clean, safe, and tidy.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Deliver high standards of customer care.
• Carry out installation, servicing, repair, and maintenance across a range of domestic properties.
• Use relevant IT systems to manage, prioritise, and complete workload efficiently.
• Participate in an out‑of‑hours rota and respond to emergency call‑outs when required.

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations (including AM2).
• City & Guilds 18th Edition (17th Edition candidates will be supported to upgrade).
• Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record.
• Inspection and Testing qualification (2391 or equivalent – 2394/2395).
• Previous experience within domestic or social housing environments.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company‑wide celebrations and volunteering leave.
• Mears Rewards discounts on groceries, holidays, eye care, and more.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided.

All roles require the right to work in the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be over 21 years old, have held your licence for at least 3 months, and have fewer than 9 penalty points.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, support the Armed Forces Covenant, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.