Working Electrical Qualified Supervisor

Mears Group PLC · Gillingham, South West

Working Electrical Qualified Supervisor at Mears Group PLC, based in Gillingham, South West, paying £44,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£44,000 per annum
Location
Gillingham, South West
Contract
Contract
Posted
9 hours ago
Closes
6 Sep 2026
Sector
Electrical Engineer

17% below the typical rate for electrical engineer

Reference 225462435

About the role

Annual salary: up to £44,000.00 Working Electrical Qualified Supervisor Location: Medway, Kent Contract: Permanent, 42.5 hours per week Salary: £44,000 per annum plus overtime, company van, fuel card and Mears benefits package This role offers excellent earning potential, including a 1-in-3 standby rota paid at £200 per week, additional callout payments of £50 per callout, and regular overtime paid at 1.5x rate (£29.86 per hour), providing the opportunity to earn up to £14,500 per year on top of salary through standby, callouts and overtime. Mears Group is a leading provider of housing services to the UK housing sector, delivering repairs, maintenance and housing management services across the country. We are committed to making a positive difference to the communities we serve by providing high-quality services and creating opportunities for our people to develop and thrive. About the Role: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Medway, Kent as a Working Electrical Qualified Supervisor , where you will play a key role in ensuring electrical work is completed safely, compliantly and to the highest standards. This is a varied position combining hands-on technical expertise with supervisory responsibilities across electrical repairs, testing and certification activities. Working across a social housing environment, you will support electrical operatives, review certification, deliver technical guidance and ensure compliance with current legislation and industry standards. The role offers a combination of field-based, office-based and remote working, alongside opportunities for overtime and participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota. As a Working Electrical Qualified Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing electrical works while carrying out a range of electrical duties and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company procedures. Duties:• Undertake electrical responsive repairs including light switches, extractor fans, cookers, communal repairs, power showers and consumer unit work • Carry out electrical testing and inspections • Generate and manage electrical certification • Review electrical certificates from branch to ensure compliance and quality standards • Deliver monthly electrical toolbox talks and provide guidance on relevant legislation • Collate and maintain records of electrical qualifications for both employees and subcontractors • Maintain and update skills matrix spreadsheets • Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota • Provide technical support and supervision to electrical operatives • Ensure all electrical work complies with current regulations and best practice Key Criteria:• 18th Edition Qualification • NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installation • AM2 Certification • Test and Inspection qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent) • Extensive experience in electrical work within housing or maintenance environments • Full UK manual driving licence • Experience within social housing environments • Strong knowledge of electrical compliance, testing and certification • Ability to review and assess electrical documentation and certification • Excellent communication and organisational skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team Preferred but not essential:• Previous experience working as an Electrical Qualified Supervisor Benefits:• Family friendly policy to include enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more. • Generous Pension Scheme • Sick Pay • Refer a friend scheme (total award £1000) • Share saver scheme • Eye test vouchers • Employee Assistance Programme (Access to Free counselling service) • Wellbeing service (Access to trained mental health & wellbeing advisors) • Mears Annual Family Fun Day for you and your family to places like Blair Drummond Safari Park, M&Ds Theme park, fully paid for including lunch • Mears Rewards - A performance recognition platform whereby you can be rewarded in high street vouchers • Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment • Excellent training and development opportunities and 25 days holiday entitlement along with bank holidays. All our roles require candidates to have the 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 over 3 months and have less than 9 points. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Grace Harris ((url removed)) 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...

Reference: 225462435 · Posted 9 hours ago · Closes 6 Sep 2026 · Listed via Mears Group PLC

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