Electrician– Mears Group PLC
Contract: Full Time Permanent
Salary: up to £35,892 per annum, plus company van & fuel card
Hours: 40 hours per week (8.30 – 5.00, Monday – Friday)
We’re currently looking for a skilled and qualified electrician to join our team in Inverness. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role where you’ll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems across six primary and academy schools. You’ll play a key part in ensuring schools are safe and compliant through reactive repairs, planned maintenance, or supporting wider refurbishment projects. With a strong pipeline of work and a growing presence in the area, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a real impact in the community.
Electrical Duties
* Responsible for reactive repairs to lighting circuits, sockets, fuseboards and other electrical systems
* Inspect and test electrical installations to ensure safety and compliance with regulations
* Replace or repair faulty components such as switches, outlets, light fittings and circuit breakers
* Work independently or as part of a team to meet daily repair targets
* Ensure work areas are left clean and safe after completing repairs
* Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures
* Provide high levels of customer care at all times
* Respond to emergency call‑outs when required, including out of hours shifts if applicable
* To undertake installation, service, repair, and maintenance of a broad range of domestic properties
* Use relevant IT systems to manage and prioritise workload to complete repairs in a timely manner
Role Criteria
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations – includes AM2
* City & Guilds 18th Edition (If you have 17th edition you can work through your 18th edition)
* Full UK driving licence with a clean driving record
* Inspection and Testing 2391 or equivalent (2394/2395)
Benefits We Can Offer You
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day – organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
* Volunteering Leave – support paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment
* Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share Save scheme, and more
* Family‑friendly policies
* Company van, fuel card, and uniform
Additional Requirements
* All roles require entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship
* To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for at least 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points
* Candidates will be subject to relevant background, identity & security checks before commencement of employment
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Beth Dunford (beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk)
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 have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are also an Endorser Award holder 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 the 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.
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