Electrician

Approved Electrician | Testing & PPM | East London | £46,000–£47,000 + Vehicle + Overtime
EICR & Remedials | Long-Term Contracts | Enhanced Overtime | Training & Development
An established Electrical & Security contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Approved Electrician to join its engineering team, working predominantly across East London and Greater London.
This is a varied field-based position covering electrical testing and inspection, planned maintenance, fault finding, remedial works and smaller installations across an established portfolio of long-term client contracts.
For an electrician who enjoys having variety rather than spending every day carrying out the same type of installation work, the role offers a strong mix of testing, maintenance and practical electrical work, together with the freedom to work independently while remaining part of an experienced wider team.
The business has a longstanding presence within the London electrical-services market and works across commercial, public-sector and other operational environments where reliability, professional standards and quality of workmanship are essential.
The successful candidate will also benefit from a company vehicle, enhanced-rate overtime, healthcare and continued technical training, providing both stability and the opportunity to increase overall earnings.
The Opportunity
You will work across a portfolio of planned and reactive electrical contracts, taking responsibility for testing, inspection, maintenance and associated remedial works.
Your role will include:
* Carrying out EICRs, electrical testing and inspection
* Completing remedial works arising from testing and inspection
* Delivering planned preventative maintenance and reactive fault finding
* Undertaking smaller electrical installations, repairs and alterations
* Testing, maintaining and repairing emergency lighting systems
* Completing certification, job sheets and supporting documentation accurately
* Participating in a shared call-out rota and occasional enhanced-rate evening or weekend work
The workload is varied and gives you the opportunity to use the full breadth of your electrical experience rather than focusing exclusively on either installation or maintenance.
About You
We are looking for an experienced electrician who is already confident carrying out testing and inspection independently.
You should have:
* At least five years’ relevant electrical installation, maintenance or testing experience
* NVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification through an apprenticeship or equivalent route
* 18th Edition qualification including current amendments
* City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification or recognised equivalent
* Current ECS card
* Strong knowledge of EICRs, fault finding, remedials and electrical certification
* Full UK driving licence
Experience within planned maintenance contracts, commercial environments or critical and sensitive buildings would be particularly useful.
You should be comfortable working independently, dealing professionally with clients and building users, and maintaining accurate records and certification without constant supervision.
What’s on Offer?
* £46,000–£47,000 basic salary
* Company vehicle
* Enhanced overtime at 1.5x for nights/weekends and 2x on Sundays
* 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
* JIB healthcare
* Company pension
* Company phone, laptop and electrical tester
* Company-funded training and ongoing professional development
Standard hours are 8:00am–5:00pm Monday to Friday, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.
For somebody looking for a secure, long-term position combining testing, maintenance and remedial work, this offers a very solid package with the opportunity to increase earnings through overtime without relying on overtime simply to make the basic salary competitive.
Interested?
If you are an experienced electrician with strong testing and inspection capability and would like a varied long-term role covering established London contracts, please apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Rob Green at David Leslie Ltd for a confidential and informal discussion.
This role would suit candidates currently working as a:
* Approved Electrician
* Electrical Testing Engineer
* Testing & Inspection Electrician
* Electrical Tester
* PPM Electrician
* Electrical Maintenance Engineer