The posting
Annual salary: up to £45,000.00
Electrical Qualified Supervisor Location: Birmingham Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent 42.5 hours
Salary up to £45,000 + Company Van and fuel card
Join us on our new, exciting contract with Birmingham City Council
Mears Group has been awarded a major new 10-year partnership with Birmingham City Council to deliver repairs, maintenance, and planned investment work across 11,500 homes in central and west Birmingham. This contract represents one of our most significant projects in the city and will create a wide range of opportunities across our operational teams.
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Qualified Supervisor to oversee the effective delivery of contract activities on our Birmingham contract, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, health and safety regulations, and quality standards. You will work closely with the client offering electrical support and advise when required. The role involves managing MCM job scheduling, ensuring meters are calibrated, and supervising a small team of employees 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.
Duties:
- 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
- Ensure all 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
Role Criteria:
- 18th Edition Qualification
- NVQ Level 2 and 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 driving licence
Benefits we can offer you:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
- Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
- Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
- 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 – up to two days per year to support community initiatives
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Share save scheme
- Recognition and long service awards
- Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
- Occupational health support
- Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
- Company Sick Pay
- Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
- 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension
- Commercial Vehicle
- Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.
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:
Francesca Swan ([email protected])
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.
