Approved Electrician

Approved Electrician - Scotland & Northern England

Contract:

Full time, Permanent, PAYE

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Overtime + Door-to-Door Pay + Company Van + Fuel Card

Locations:
Cumbria, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, Newcastle & surrounding areas

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing infrastructure services business that operates across the UK, delivering critical electrical works to commercial and industrial clients, including fuel retail and petrol forecourt environments. This is a role for an electrician who takes real pride in their work, values autonomy, and wants to be part of a business that genuinely invests in the development of its people.

With realistic overtime, total earnings typically reach £50,000 - £55,000, and the business has a strong track record of supporting engineers through further qualifications, including Comp Ex certification if you're not already there.

You'll be working across a varied portfolio of sites carrying out electrical installations, maintenance, inspections and testing for commercial and industrial clients. Day-to-day you'll largely work independently, but you'll be well-supported by a wider team of engineers, management and support staff.

• Respond to breakdowns and planned maintenance callouts.
• liaise directly with clients on site to discuss ongoing works and identify further service needs.
• complete test certifications and RAMS documentation to the required standard.
• represent the business professionally at all times.
• travel across a wide geography, with occasional overnight stays required.

• C&G 2330 or equivalent / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
• 18th Edition Certification
• C&G 2391 or equivalent (Inspection & Testing)
• JIB Gold Card / ECS Gold Card

• Hands‑on electrical experience in commercial or industrial settings
• Competent in completing RAMS documentation
• Valid, clean UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Strong commitment to health and safety

• A confident self‑starter who works well independently
• Clear, professional communicator with both clients and colleagues
• Motivated to grow with a business that values development and innovation

• Comp Ex Ex07 & Ex08 – if you don't hold this yet, the business is prepared to support the right candidate through certification, so please don't let this put you off applying

• £38,500 - £43,000 depending on qualifications and experience
• Company van and fuel card provided
• Door-to-door pay
• Overtime realistic total earnings of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
• Excellent development and training opportunities, including Comp Ex if required
• Full-time, permanent PAYE employment

If you're a qualified electrician based in or around Cumbria, Glasgow, Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders or the Newcastle area and you're looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy and genuine progression, we'd love to hear from you.