Approved Electricians

Approved Electricians
Wakefield (Nationwide travel)
Full-time, permanent
Pay: £16.50 per hour + plenty of overtime (enhanced rates) + paid travel, accommodation & expenses when working away
Salary increase after successful probationary period

The opportunity
We're supporting a dynamic, forward-thinking contractor with a strong order book across retail, leisure and commercial sectors. They're hiring Approved Electricians to deliver high-quality installations, inspection and testing on sites throughout the UK. Based from Wakefield, you'll travel nationally with accommodation, travel and expenses covered when working away.

What's in it for you

• £16.50ph + enhanced OT, paid travel, accommodation & expenses when away
• Salary increase after successful probationary period
• 25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Pension scheme (post-probation)
• On-call / working-away / out-of-hours allowances where applicable
• Employee referral scheme
• Learning & development with professional progression
• Diverse nationwide projects with a supportive, growing team

What you'll be doing

As an Approved Electrician, you will:

• Lead and motivate site teams, ensuring safe, compliant delivery
• Liaise with clients and internal departments to clarify scope and programme
• Carry out electrical installations, inspection & testing; troubleshoot and drive continuous improvement
• Deliver reactive maintenance and planned/cyclical maintenance across live environments
• Complete minor works installations, conduct testing & inspection, and issue valid test certificates on completion
• Support fixed-schedule new build and refurbishment projects to a high standard
• Maintain facilities to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Ensure safe operation of all plant, equipment and tools at all times
• Use an electronic tablet system to submit timesheets, test forms and expense claims

What we're looking for

We're seeking Approved Electricians with:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and 18th Edition
• 2391 Inspection & Testing (preferred)
• Valid CSCS/ECS card
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong grasp of current Health & Safety and safe working practices
• Understanding of working to SLAs and delivering first-time-fix wherever possible
• Flexibility for UK-wide travel and occasional stays away
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and a passion for safety and quality

Where you'll work

• Predominantly field-based across the UK with occasional office visits when required
• Monday to Friday as standard, with overtime available (enhanced rates)

Apply via the online instructions - HMIND INDHIM.