Electrician in Bristol, Gloucestershire

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£20 – £24 an hour

Bristol · Permanent

Excellent opportunity for an Approved Electrician to join a well-established company based in Bristol

Location: Bristol (with work across the UK)

Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 per hour (£48,000 - £58,000 per annum including overtime) - Included in the performance-related quarterly bonus scheme

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Minimum 37.5 hours per week plus regular overtime

Join a Company That Delivers More Than Standard Electrical Installations

The company delivers high-quality electrical installations and maintenance across commercial, industrial and hazardous area environments. They work with major clients including Shell Energy, Puma Energy and Bouygues, providing varied and challenging projects throughout the UK.

Whether you're installing electrical systems on commercial developments, working within industrial facilities or developing experience in hazardous areas, you'll be part of a skilled and supportive team with genuine opportunities for progression.

What’s on offer

Competitive pay of £20.00 - £24.00 per hour

Paid travel time

Regular overtime opportunities

Company van and fuel card

Company pension scheme

32 days holiday per year including bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities to gain COMPEX and specialist industry qualifications

Exposure to industrial and hazardous area environments

A supportive team culture with long-term career prospects

Progression opportunities into Supervisor, Site Manager and Project Management roles

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Approved Electrician to join a growing team.

You will work on a wide variety of commercial, industrial and hazardous area projects, undertaking electrical installations, maintenance, testing and fault finding to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.

Carry out inspection, testing and fault diagnosis.

Read and work from drawings and specifications.

Set out works and requisition materials as required.

Complete site documentation and records accurately.

Supervise and support electricians and apprentices on site where required.

Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with current regulations and company procedures.

What We're Looking For

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or recognised equivalent).

2391/52 Inspection & Testing qualification (or equivalent).

Experience in commercial and/or industrial electrical installations.

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.

Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills

Experience working in industrial or hazardous area environments.

COMPEX qualification.

SSSTS.

IPAF.

ECS/CSCS card.

Experience supervising small site teams.

Why join?

They’re not just another electrical contractor. Their engineers work on a diverse range of commercial, industrial and hazardous area projects for nationally recognised clients across the UK. They invest in their people, encourage career progression and provide opportunities to develop specialist skills that set you apart within the industry.

If you're looking for varied work, career development and the opportunity to be part of a growing business with a strong reputation for quality and safety, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your CV for immediate consideration.

The company is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

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