Electrician

Approved Electrician (Commercial)

Location: Hampshire
Position: Approved Electrician

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established contractor seeking an experienced Approved Electrician to join their team on a long-term commercial project based in Hampshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electrician with a strong commercial installation background who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and maintaining excellent health and safety standards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of electrical installation, inspection and testing works within a professional and established project team.

Please note: Candidates must be able to successfully pass a minimum BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance.

Key Responsibilities

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Installing commercial electrical systems in accordance with current regulations and project specifications.

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Installing containment systems, including cable tray, basket, trunking and conduit.

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Installing and terminating SWA and LV cabling.

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Carrying out distribution board installations, alterations and upgrades.

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Completing power and lighting installations.

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Undertaking electrical inspection, testing and certification of completed works.

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Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and technical specifications.

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Ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

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Working collaboratively with site management and other trades to ensure successful project delivery.

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Adhering to strict health, safety and site security procedures.

Essential Requirements

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JIB Gold Card – Approved Electrician status.

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18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018+A2:2022).

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City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 Inspection & Testing qualification (or equivalent).

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Proven experience working on commercial electrical installations.

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Strong knowledge of containment systems, SWA cabling and distribution boards.

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Experience in electrical inspection, testing and certification.

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Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.

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Ability to successfully obtain a minimum BPSS security clearance.

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Full UK Driving Licence (preferred).

Desirable Experience

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Previous experience working on MOD projects, defence, nuclear or other high-security sites.

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Existing BPSS, SC or DV security clearance.

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Experience delivering electrical installations on large-scale commercial projects.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a reliable, professional and safety-conscious Approved Electrician who can confidently work both independently and as part of a wider project team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent technical knowledge, strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality electrical installations in accordance with industry regulations and site requirements.

What's on Offer?

* Long-term commercial project

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Opportunity to work within a professional and experienced project team.

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Exposure to a variety of commercial electrical installations and specialist works.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Approved Electrician with a strong commercial background and are interested in securing long-term work in Andover, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail