Electrician

Annual salary: up to £37,464.61

Location:

Caerphilly

Contract:

Full Time / Permanent

Salary: £37,464.61 per annum, plus company vehicle & fuel card

Hours:

40 hours per week (8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday–Friday)

On Call Rota:
Expectation to be part of the On Call Rota one in every seven days. Options to pick up extra days and overtime.

We’re currently seeking a skilled and qualified electrician to join our Kitchen & Bathroom team in Caerphilly. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role where you’ll carry out the maintenance, repair, and rewires of electrical systems across occupied properties, predominantly in bathrooms and kitchens.

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring homes are safe and compliant for residents. Being a key member in delivering planned maintenance will directly contribute to improving living standards within the community.

With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth in the region, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team where your expertise is valued and your work truly makes a difference.

We’re looking for someone proactive, dependable, and proud of delivering high‑quality workmanship. If you’re ready to take on a varied role with real opportunities for development, we’d love to hear from you.

• 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
• Must be over 21, have held licence for at least 3 months, and fewer than 9 penalty points to drive company vehicle

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – company‑wide celebration
• Volunteering leave – supporting contribution to local community
• Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye care, and more
• Family‑friendly policies
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided

All our roles require candidates to have the right to work in the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Please note that all offers of employment are subject to relevant background, identity, and security checks.

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. We also 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 background information during application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.