Approved Electrician
Full Time | UK-Wide Travel | Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Approved Electrician to join a growing engineering services business delivering electrical installations across industrial sites throughout the UK.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified electrician who is comfortable working away from home and has experience within industrial environments, including installation of containment, cabling and distribution systems.
Salary & Package
£39,600 basic salary (based on £20.32/hr, 37.5 hours)
Overtime paid at:
Time and a half after 37.5 hours (including travel time)
Saturdays: First 6 hours at time and a half, then double time
Sundays: Double time all day
22 days annual leave + bank holidays
Company pension (matched up to 6% after probation)
Ongoing training and career development
Opportunity to increase earnings through further qualifications (e.g. CompEx)
Benefits
Regular working away (approx. 80% of the year)
Accommodation provided (single occupancy, typically Premier Inn or equivalent)
£25 per night expenses allowance
Strong earning potential through consistent overtime
Structured progression opportunities within the business
The Role
As an Approved Electrician, you will be working on sites across England, carrying out electrical installation work within industrial environments.
You will be responsible for delivering work safely, efficiently and to a high standard, supporting project delivery across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out electrical installations in industrial environments
Install SWA cabling across a range of sizes
Install and connect distribution boards
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and CDM regulations
Follow instructions from site supervisors and project leads
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Maintain high standards of workmanship and safety on site
Essential Requirements
Qualified Electrician (Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 / AM2 or equivalent)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (C&G)
Inspection & Testing (C&G 2391 or equivalent)
Proven experience working in industrial electrical installations
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel and work away from home regularly