Approved Electrician

WeHireTrades Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Bonus scheme

Overtime available

2x salary life assurance

Company pension

Paid holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Permanent, secure employment

Ongoing training and development

Excellent earning potential

Job summary

WeHireTrades Ltd is seeking an experienced Commercial & Industrial Electrician to support installations, maintenance and related works across commercial and industrial environments in the Leicester region.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a strong salary package including overtime, a company bonus scheme and extensive benefits. Training and development are available to advance your career.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition qualification.
• ECS/JIB card is required.
• Testing & Inspection qualifications are advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong fault-finding and installation experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out commercial and industrial electrical installations across sites.
• Perform fault finding, diagnostics and planned/reactive maintenance.
• Test and inspect where qualified.
• Work from drawings and specifications and ensure work complies with regulations.
• Coordinate with clients and site teams to deliver projects safely.

Skills

Electrical installations

Fault finding

Maintenance

Reading drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition

ECS/JIB card

Testing & Inspection qualifications

Full UK driving licence

Strong fault-finding experience

Job description

Commercial & Industrial Electrician

Location: Leicester & surrounding areas

Salary: £44,000-£55,000 per annum + Overtime + Bonus

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

WeHireTrades are recruiting for an experienced Commercial & Industrial Electrician to join an established and growing electrical contractor operating across Leicester and the surrounding areas.

This is a permanent position offering an excellent basic salary alongside a strong benefits package and plenty of opportunity to increase your earnings through overtime and bonus payments.

The Package

• £44,000-£55,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• Company van
• Fuel card
• Bonus scheme
• Overtime available at enhanced rates
• 2x salary life assurance
• Company pension
• Paid holiday entitlement
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Permanent, secure employment
• Ongoing training and development
• Excellent earning potential

The Role

You’ll carry out electrical installation, maintenance and associated works across a variety of commercial and industrial environments.

Typical duties will include:

• Commercial and industrial electrical installations
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Planned and reactive maintenance
• Testing and inspection where qualified
• Distribution boards, containment and associated electrical systems
• Working from drawings and specifications
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to current regulations
• Liaising professionally with clients and site teams

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be an experienced electrician with a strong commercial and/or industrial background.

Ideally you’ll hold:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent
• 18th Edition
• ECS/JIB card
• Testing & Inspection qualifications advantageous
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong fault-finding and installation experience

Earnings

With a basic salary of £44k-£55k, plus overtime and the company bonus scheme, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrician looking for a well‑paid permanent position with long‑term prospects.