Approved Electrician | Woking, Surrey | £240 a day | Full time

Robert Hurst Group Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Hurst Group Ltd seeks an experienced Approved Electrician to carry out refurbishment, upgrade, maintenance and installation works within schools and educational establishments. The successful candidate will hold a Gold ECS/JIB card, have an Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one), and work professionally in occupied educational environments.

Responsibilities include electrical installation, lighting upgrades, testing, compliance with BS 7671, and maintaining safe, fully

Qualifications

• Gold ECS/JIB Approved Electrician Card.
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Experience in refurbishment and maintenance electrical works.
• Ability to work independently and from electrical drawings.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical refurbishment works within schools and colleges.
• Install, alter, and upgrade lighting and power installations.
• Replace and upgrade distribution boards and consumer units.
• Install containment systems including conduit, trunking, tray, and basket.
• Install and terminate lighting, socket outlets, switches, emergency lighting, and ancillary equipment.
• Carry out 1st and 2nd fix electrical installations.
• Upgrade existing electrical systems to current standards.
• Complete minor electrical alterations and additions.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Respond to reactive maintenance and electrical repairs.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
• Replace defective electrical components and accessories.
• Carry out testing following repairs and installations.
• Ensure systems remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.
• Work safely within occupied schools, academies, and colleges.
• Maintain a professional appearance and behaviour at all times.
• Be aware of safeguarding procedures when working around children and vulnerable people.
• Minimise disruption to teaching staff, pupils, and school operations.
• Adhere to school security procedures and contractor policies.
• Maintain clean, tidy, and safe work areas.

Skills

Fault finding

Reading electrical drawings

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Tools

Testing equipment knowledge

Emergency Lighting experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Approved Electrician to carry out electrical refurbishment, upgrade, maintenance, and installation works within schools and educational establishments. The successful candidate will hold a valid Gold ECS Card, possess an Enhanced DBS Certificate (or be willing to obtain one), and demonstrate a professional approach when working in occupied educational environments.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Installation & Refurbishment

• Carry out electrical refurbishment works within schools and colleges.
• Install, alter, and upgrade lighting and power installations.
• Replace and upgrade distribution boards and consumer units.
• Install containment systems including conduit, trunking, tray, and basket where required.
• Install and terminate lighting, socket outlets, switches, emergency lighting, and ancillary equipment.
• Carry out 1st and 2nd fix electrical installations.
• Upgrade existing electrical systems to current standards.
• Complete minor electrical alterations and additions.

Maintenance Duties

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Respond to reactive maintenance and electrical repairs.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
• Replace defective electrical components and accessories.
• Carry out testing following repairs and installations.
• Ensure systems remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.

Testing & Compliance

• Carry out inspection, testing, and fault finding where competent.
• Ensure all work complies with BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.
• Complete relevant certification and job documentation.
• Identify and report defects or non‑compliant installations.

Working Within Educational Environments

• Work safely within occupied schools, academies, and colleges.
• Maintain a professional appearance and behaviour at all times.
• Be aware of safeguarding procedures when working around children and vulnerable people.
• Minimise disruption to teaching staff, pupils, and school operations.
• Adhere to school security procedures and contractor policies.
• Maintain clean, tidy, and safe work areas.

Essential Requirements

• Gold ECS/JIB Approved Electrician Card.
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check).
• Experience in refurbishment and maintenance electrical works.
• Competent in fault finding and electrical repairs.
• Ability to work independently and from electrical drawings.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred).

Desirable Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing.
• Emergency Lighting experience.
• Fire Alarm installation or maintenance experience.
• IPAF.
• PASMA.
• First Aid at Work.
• Asbestos Awareness.