Agency: Search Consultancy
Location: Billingham
Search Consultancy is looking for a fully qualified, time-served Electrician to join a high-intensity commercial/industrial development in Billingham. We are partnering with a top-tier M&E contractor who requires skilled sparkies capable of working high-volume hours on a fast-track project.
If you are an Electrician who thrives in a high-earning environment, can deliver clean 1st and 2nd fix installations, and wants to lock in extended 12-hour shifts with optional weekend overtime, we have immediate starts available now.
The Role
First & Second Fix Scope: Pulling cables, installing containment (tray, trunking, conduit), wiring power and lighting, and fitting out commercial/industrial units.
Testing & Inspection Support: Assisting with dead testing, dead lead verification, and preparing installations for final sign-off and energization.
Technical Compliance: Reading, interpreting, and working strictly to circuit diagrams, schematics, and project specifications.
High Output: Maintaining exceptional standards of workmanship while keeping up with a fast-paced construction program on extended shifts.
Site Safety: Adhering strictly to RAMS, isolation protocols, and working safely on elevated platforms or scaffolding towers.
Requirements
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671), and AM2 are mandatory.
Card / Certification: Valid ECS Gold Card (Electrician) is required.
Experience: Proven track record in commercial, industrial, or fast-track M&E fit-out projects.
Tools & Testing Kit: Full 110V / cordless tool kit, hand tools, and standard 5-point PPE.
Reliability: Ability to commit to extended 12-hour shifts across the week and weekend work where required.
Right to Work: Must have a valid right to work in the UK.
Why Work With Search?
Exceptional Earning Potential: High-rate project paying £26.00 per hour (CIS) with 12-hour shifts (7am - 7pm) Monday to Friday, plus Saturdays available for maximum weekly take-home pay.
Steady Pipeline: We work with the biggest M&E and main contractors across the North East; when one project wraps up, we aim to move you straight to the next scheme.
Weekly Pay: Reliable, on-time payments hitting your account every Friday via CIS.
Teesside Experts: Our dedicated M&E desk keeps skilled tradespeople busy across Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, and the wider Teesside area.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Salary description
£26.00 - £28.00 per hour