Approved Electrician

Approved Electrician (Commercial) – MOD Project

Location: South Central

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 a skilled electrician with a strong commercial background who takes 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 electrician 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 Inspection & Testing – ESSENTIAL

• 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

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 electrician 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

Apply Now

If you are a qualified Approved Electrician with City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing and strong commercial experience, and are interested in long-term work within the defence sector, we would be keen to hear from you.