Electrical Testing Electricians

Electrical Testing Electricians

Salary: Circa £50,000 basic (45-hour week) + overtime
OTE: £65,000 - £73,000+ per annum
Location: West Midlands base with nationwide travel

Our client is a well-established and highly respected electrical contractor delivering installation, testing, compliance and energy-efficient electrical solutions across the commercial, industrial, logistics, retail and public sectors throughout the UK. Due to continued growth and the award of several major projects, they are looking to recruit experienced Electricians with Inspection & Testing qualifications who are keen to further develop their careers within electrical testing and compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for time-served Electricians who have gained testing experience and hold the relevant qualifications to transition into a more testing-focused role whilst continuing to work on a diverse range of commercial and industrial projects nationwide.

The business delivers a wide range of services including electrical compliance testing, inspection and commissioning, LV distribution systems, lighting and emergency lighting installations, EV charging infrastructure, fire alarm systems, power distribution, security systems and wider electrical infrastructure projects. Flexibility to travel and lodge away from home when required is essential.

The Role

• Carrying out fixed wire testing, inspection and certification on commercial and industrial electrical installations
• Producing Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
• Completing inspection, testing and commissioning activities on new and existing installations
• Identifying faults, defects and non-compliances and recommending remedial actions
• Supporting electrical installation and compliance projects across a variety of sectors
• Working on logistics facilities, commercial premises, retail environments and public sector buildings
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with current BS7671 regulations and company procedures
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality at all times
• Travelling nationwide and lodging away from home as required

Requirements

• Time-served Electrician with commercial and/or industrial experience
• Previous experience carrying out electrical testing, inspection and fault finding
• City & Guilds 2391, 2394/2395 or equivalent Inspection & Testing qualification
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• Good understanding of BS7671 regulations and electrical compliance requirements
• Experience producing or assisting with EICRs would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads whilst working away from home

Package

• Circa £50,000 basic salary based on a 45-hour week
• Significant overtime available with realistic earnings of £65,000 - £73,000+ per annum
• Company van
• Fuel card
• Mobile phone
• Laptop
• Pension scheme
• Paid holiday
• Company sick pay
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term career progression into a dedicated Electrical Test Engineer position
• Opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong pipeline of national projects

This opportunity would suit an ambitious Electrician with Inspection & Testing qualifications who is looking to move into a more testing-focused role, increase their earnings and develop a long-term career within electrical compliance and inspection across a wide variety of projects throughout the UK.

For further information on these opportunities please call Leigh or email your CV for details.