Approved Electrician in Leicester, Leicestershire

Role Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Approved Electrician to install, maintain, inspect and test electrical systems across a range of engineering projects. You’ll combine hands-on electrical work with supervising a small team on site, helping deliver projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical wiring, control systems and lighting.
• Install containment systems to support and protect cabling.
• Inspect and test electrical installations.
• Diagnose electrical faults using appropriate test equipment.
• Ensure completed work meets quality standards and is free from defects.
• Supervise and support a small team of tradespeople, including training and developing junior electricians.
• Liaise regularly with the Project Engineer or Project Manager and flag issues that could affect the schedule.
• Identify and report shortages of materials, equipment or plant to prevent delays.
• Work from electrical schematics, general arrangement (GA) drawings and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Produce sketches for containment and cable installations as required.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.
• Follow health and safety legislation, site procedures and company policies.
• Report near misses and contribute to safety improvement initiatives.
• Keep risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) up to date and advise management of any changes needed.
• Complete documentation in line with the company’s business management systems.
• Comply with GDPR and follow company procedures aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• City & Guilds electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification.
• At least three years’ post-apprenticeship experience.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.
• ECS Gold Card.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, GA drawings and P&IDs.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word and email.

Desirable

• Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) qualification.
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2395 Inspection and Testing qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer

• Increased earning potential through the company’s internal approval process.
• Company van and pension.
• Bonuses and overtime opportunities.
• Varied work across multiple contracts and environments, with training and opportunities for progression.