Electrician
Aureos Group · Direct employer
Aureos are seeking an Approved Electrician to carry out electrical installation, maintenance, testing, inspection, and fault-finding activities in accordance with the latest BS 7671 Wiring Regulations (18th Edition), company procedures, and health and safety requirements.
The role involves delivering high-quality electrical work across commercial, industrial, and domestic environments while ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations.
Location: Scotland, Highlands & Islands
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, modify, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
- Carry out electrical installations in accordance with BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
- Conduct fault-finding and diagnosis of electrical systems and rectify defects.
- Perform inspection, testing, and certification of electrical installations where qualified.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Ensure all work complies with current Health & Safety legislation and company policies.
- Complete electrical installation certificates, job sheets, and relevant documentation accurately.
- Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks.
- Liaise professionally with clients, contractors, and colleagues on site.
- Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are maintained and used safely.
- Assist with project delivery, commissioning activities, and site surveys as required.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and report any safety concerns.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
- City & Guilds 2365, 2330, or equivalent electrical qualification.
- City & Guilds 2382-18 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
- AM2 Qualification.
- ECS Gold Card (Approved Electrician status).
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- City & Guilds 2391 / 2394 & 2395 Inspection and Testing.
- IPAF Licence.
- PASMA Certificate.
- First Aid at Work.
- Relevant Health & Safety qualifications.
Essential
- Proven experience as an Approved Electrician.
- Experience working on commercial and/or industrial electrical installations.
- Strong knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.
- Ability to diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
- Experience installing containment systems, wiring, and distribution equipment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience in facilities management or maintenance contracts.
- Experience in renewable energy installations.
- Experience supervising apprentices or junior electricians.
- SSE Authorization
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Good organisational and time-management skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
The post holder will:
- Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Use appropriate PPE at all times.
- Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and near misses immediately.
- Ensure safe systems of work are followed on all sites.
- Site-based role with travel to various locations.
- Occasional overtime, evenings, and weekends may be required.
- Work may involve outdoor environments, confined spaces, and working at height where appropriate training has been provided.
- Generous Salary
- 25 days Holiday with the option to buy more
- Pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee benefits portal.
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral Scheme
Whether you are looking for progression in your new role or for your forever job, we will happily welcome your application.
Equal Opportunities
Aureosare an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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