Apprentice Electrician in Rotherham

Location: Rotherham

Salary: £11.44 per hour

Recruiter: Mears

Job Hours: Full-time

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Installation & Maintenance Electrician – Apprenticeship

Location: Rotherham – New York Way

Salary: 16yrs – 17yrs: £7.56ph 40 hours per week including time at college

Over 18yrs: £10.50ph – 42.5 hours per week including time at college

Over 21yrs: £11.44ph - 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 you’ll be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college, with the opportunity to get real life experiences such as working in people’s homes, getting involved in community projects and improving people’s 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 will live in Rotherham or no more than a 15 mile commute from our branch

You will be expected to get to Branch everyday for 08.00am and make your own way home after finishing work

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 31/03/2024, 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

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Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.

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 group’s 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.