Apprentice Electrician
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Job Description
Installation & Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship
Location: Crawley
Salary:
16yrs 17yrs: 7.71ph 40 hours per week including time at college.
Over 18yrs: 10.71ph 42.5 hours per week including time at college.
Over 21yrs: 12.21ph - 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 youll be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college with the opportunity to get real life experiences such as working in peoples homes getting involved in community projects and improving peoples 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 etc. You will be able to provide our customers with products and services that help them have peace of mind by assisting them to 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 RH postcodes to independently travel to and from the branch
Be able to establish and maintain good customer/client relationships
Please note due to the nature of the role successful applicants are required to complete colour perception test and a basic Math & English test
What you will get:
You will of course have access to our many benefits designed to save you money and benefit you as a colleague at Mears Group: -
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!
Chrome book provided So you can study with the right equipment
Tools We will help fund your first set of work tools
Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries holidays eye test vouchers Share save scheme plus much more
Application Process:
To be considered for a Mears apprenticeship all applicants must submit their CV and a Cover Letter detailing why you are interested in Mears Group and why you would like to be an apprentice.
The closing date for applications is 16/07/2025 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
Please note that you will be required to complete a basic Math & English test during the selection process which are similar to the assessments you would need to take in order to join the college
All our roles require candidates to have the right to work within the UK Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks
If you require further information regarding the apprenticeship please contact Laura Bourne on
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. The groups expertise encompasses responsive repairs planned maintenance and housing management contributing to the overall improvement of living conditions for individuals and communities. Mears Group is committed to fostering a positive impact on society making it an attractive prospect for individuals seeking a career in a socially responsible and dynamic organisation. 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.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Laura Bourne ()If you need any help with your application process we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
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 (ERS) to coincide with this we 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 their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
Closing date for applications:17 July 2025Employment Type
Full-Time
