Electrical Manager in Rainham

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Manager to oversee the effective delivery of contract activities, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, health and safety regulations, and quality standards. You will work closely with the client offering electrical support and advice when required. The role involves managing MCM job scheduling, ensuring meters are calibrated, and supervising a small team of electrical operatives along with subcontractors. You will be responsible for monitoring work progress through regular site visits, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standard. The successful candidate will compile operational reports, uphold Mears’ values and procedures, and maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction. You will also manage employee performance, support development through coaching and training, and ensure all company assets—including vehicles, tools, and PPE—are properly maintained. Flexibility to support other supervisors, attend meetings, and participate in training sessions is essential.

Key Criteria

• Oversee the delivery of electrical works across planned and reactive maintenance contracts
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, health and safety regulations, and quality standards
• Supervise a team of operatives and manage subcontractors as required
• Monitor work progress through regular site visits, ensuring timely completion and high standards
• Manage MCM job scheduling and ensure accurate allocation of resources
• Ensure all electrical meters and equipment are calibrated and maintained
• Provide electrical support and technical advice to clients and internal teams
• Compile operational reports and contribute to performance reviews and audits
• Uphold company values and maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction
• Support employee development through coaching, mentoring, and training
• Manage company assets including vehicles, tools, PPE, and van stock
• Attend client meetings, toolbox talks, and internal training sessions
• Collaborate with other supervisors to ensure smooth contract delivery
• Work complies with relevant legislation and industry standards
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, certifications, and completed works
• Respond to emergency callouts and support out-of-hours service delivery

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• 18th Edition Qualification
• NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Electrical Installation
• AM2 Certification
• Test and Inspection qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent)
• Customer Service Experience
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience within social housing

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform

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.