Electrician

Posted 2 hours 41 minutes ago by HAYS

£44,000 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Leicestershire, Leicester, United Kingdom, LE1 1
Job Description
Permanent Electrician Commercial Van + Fuel Card Up to £44k per annum

Your new company
Working for a local contractor who has been delivering high-quality electrical and facilities management solutions to commercial and industrial clients nationwide for over 25 years. With a strong reputation in the industry, their Facilities Management division supports a wide range of clients, providing reactive maintenance and small works across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team.

Your new role
As a Mobile Electrical Engineer (Electrician / Approved Electrician), you will be working across a variety of commercial and industrial sites nationwide, delivering electrical installations, testing, maintenance, and fault-finding services.This is a mobile role based in the West Midlands region (including Birmingham, Bromsgrove, Leicester, Worcester, Tamworth, and Northampton), with travel required across the UK and occasional overnight stays.Key responsibilities include:

  • Carrying out electrical installations and small works
  • Electrical testing, inspection, and verification
  • Fault-finding and reactive maintenance
  • Structured cabling installations (desirable)
  • Participating in an on-call rota
  • Working closely with clients to understand and meet their needs
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will require:
  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or a full apprenticeship
  • 18th Edition (BS7671:2018)
  • Testing qualification (2391, 2394/5, or equivalent)
  • JIB Gold Card (ideally, open to graded Electricians)
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Strong experience working within commercial and industrial environments
Desirable (but not essential):
  • BS5266-1:2016 Emergency Lighting
  • IPAF/PASMA certification
  • Structured cabling experience
You will also be a self-motivated individual with strong organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What you'll get in return
  • Competitive salary in line with JIB Rates 2026
    • Approved Electrician: £20.08 per hour + £0.25 per hour on-call enhancement
    • Electrician: £18.38 per hour + £0.25 per hour on-call enhancement
  • 37.5-hour working week with plenty of overtime available
  • Company vehicle provided
  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Uniform, tools, testing equipment, and mobile/PDA provided.
  • Opportunity to work on varied and interesting projects nationwide

What you need to do now

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