Approved Electrician

Source Electrical Services Limited; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Source Electrical Services Limited in Weston-super-Mare is seeking an Approved Electrician to join its team for on-site electrical installations, maintenance, fault finding and certification across domestic, commercial, and industrial sites.

You will read drawings, test and inspect work, ensure compliance with BS 7671 and company standards, and prioritise safety while delivering reliable solutions to clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Recognized electrical qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) and Approved Electrician status.
• Valid BS 7671 qualification and experience with testing, inspection, and certification.
• Proven experience in domestic, commercial, and industrial electrical installations and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices, risk assessments, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specification documents.
• Good problem-solving skills for fault diagnosis and effective repairs.
• Full, clean driving license and willingness to travel locally between sites as required.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Comfort working independently, managing workload, and maintaining accurate job documentation.
• Previous experience with industrial systems, control panels, or emergency call-out work is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, fault-finding and repair work across domestic, commercial and industrial environments.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Test and inspect installations and complete certification where required.
• Ensure all work complies with current regulations and company standards.
• Work on-site in Weston-Super-Mare, liaising with clients and colleagues to plan and deliver jobs safely and efficiently.

Skills

Reading drawings

Fault diagnosis

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)

Approved Electrician status

Tools

Electrical test instruments

Control panels knowledge

Job description

Company Description

Source Electrical Services Limited is an established electrical contractor with over 40 years of experience in the trade. The company delivers a full range of electrical services, covering domestic properties, retail units, and large industrial sites. Its electricians are highly trained and experienced, focusing on safe, reliable, and compliant installations and maintenance. Source Electrical Services Limited is committed to providing a high-quality service, building long-term relationships with clients across sectors.

Role Description

The Approved Electrician will carry out electrical installation, maintenance, fault-finding, and repair work across domestic, commercial, and industrial environments. Day-to-day responsibilities include reading and interpreting electrical drawings, testing and inspecting installations, completing certification, and ensuring all work meets current regulations and company standards. The role involves working on-site in Weston-Super-Mare, liaising with clients and colleagues to plan and deliver jobs efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on health and safety. This is a full-time, on-site position that may include occasional overtime or out-of-hours work to meet project requirements.

Qualifications

• Recognized electrical qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) and Approved Electrician status.
• Valid BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) qualification and experience with testing, inspection, and certification.
• Proven experience in domestic, commercial, and industrial electrical installations and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices, risk assessments, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specification documents.
• Good problem-solving skills for fault diagnosis and effective repairs.
• Full, clean driving license and willingness to travel locally between sites as required.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Comfort working independently, managing workload, and maintaining accurate job documentation.
• Previous experience with industrial systems, control panels, or emergency call-out work is an advantage.