Approved Electrician

Approved Electrician (Commercial) – MOD Project 

Location: South Central
Position: Approved Electrician – Commercial
Sector: Defence / MOD
Contract: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Approved Electrician to work on a long-term commercial project within the defence sector in South Central.

This is an excellent opportunity for skilled electricians with a strong commercial background who take pride in delivering high-quality installation, inspection and testing work to a high standard.

Due to the nature of the project, successful candidates will be required to obtain BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance as a minimum. Candidates holding existing higher-level security clearance will be considered favourably.

Key Responsibilities

The successful electricians will be responsible for a range of commercial electrical installation duties, including:

• Installing containment systems, including tray, basket, trunking and conduit
• Installing, glanding and terminating SWA and LV cabling
• Installing, altering and upgrading distribution boards (DBs)
• Carrying out power and lighting installations
• Undertaking inspection and testing of completed electrical works
• Completing relevant certification and documentation
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and specifications
• Working safely and efficiently within a secure site environment
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and compliance throughout the project

Essential Requirements

JIB Gold Card – Approved Electrician

18th Edition – BS 7671:2018+A2:2022

City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 Inspection & Testing, or equivalent

Proven commercial electrical installation experience

Strong experience with containment, SWA installations and distribution boards

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings

Ability to successfully obtain BPSS clearance

Full UK Driving Licence – preferred

Desirable Experience

Previous experience working on MOD, defence, nuclear or other high-security sites

Current BPSS, SC or DV clearance

Experience working within secure or highly regulated environments

Familiarity with site-specific health and safety procedures and permit-to-work systems

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for electricians who are:

Reliable, professional and safety-conscious

Experienced in commercial electrical installation, inspection and testing

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship

Confident working from electrical drawings and specifications

Comfortable working within a secure and highly regulated environment

Professional and dependable in their approach

What's on Offer

Competitive rates of pay

Long-term project opportunity

Work on a prestigious defence-sector project

Opportunity to work alongside an experienced and professional team

Potential for ongoing opportunities for the right candidates

Apply Now

If you are a qualified Approved Electrician with strong commercial experience and are interested in long-term work within the defence sector, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please submit your CV, including details of your relevant qualifications, commercial experience and any current security clearance you hold.