Approved Electrician

Approved Electrician, Mobile, £45k 65k ote, vehicle included, (£22-24 paid door to door) Reading + overtime + call out Payment

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Approved Electrician to join a specialist engineering contractor delivering electrical installation and commissioning projects within the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

This Approved Electrician role offers the opportunity to work across a range of electrical installation, testing and commissioning activities, primarily within water utilities and other process-driven environments. The Approved Electrician will support multiple projects, ensuring electrical systems are installed safely, efficiently and in line with current regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation work in accordance with BS7671 wiring regulations
• Install, service and repair low voltage electrical control systems
• Install and commission instrumentation systems, including pressure, level, temperature and flow devices
• Read and interpret schematic drawings, electrical drawings and technical specifications
• Diagnose electrical faults and carry out structured troubleshooting
• Complete initial verification and periodic inspection and testing
• Ensure electrical installations remain compliant with certification bodies such as NICEIC or ECA
• Produce clear technical reports and documentation
• Participate in a 24/7 call-out rota supporting reactive breakdown work
• Follow company health and safety procedures and quality management systems

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience working as an Approved Electrician
• Experience with in water utilities, utilities infrastructure, or other process-driven industrial environments
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition (BS7671)
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing
• ECS Gold Card
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Basic IT skills and ability to produce digital reports
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

• Water or wastewater sector experience
• IPAF or PASMA
• SSSTS
• Comp Ex

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000
• Company vehicle
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Long service leave awards of up to 5 additional days
• Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme including:
  • 24-hour assistance line
  • Telephone counselling
  • Face-to-face counselling
  • Health and wellbeing advice
  • Standby payments

This Approved Electrician opportunity offers the chance to work across major utilities and infrastructure projects while continuing to develop technical expertise within a supportive engineering environment.

Apply today to learn more about this Approved Electrician role.