Commercial Electrician

TipTopJob; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Accommodation arranged

Away night allowance

Airbnb style housing where possible

Overtime pay 1.5x after 40h

Holiday pay based on average earnings

Job summary

Smart Power is seeking a fully qualified electrician for a permanent full-time role. The position covers commercial and industrial installation work across mainland UK, with travel away during the week and home on Thursdays.

You will join a team that takes pride in doing things properly and supporting high standards. Initial learning with lead engineers leads to progression within one of three existing teams.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrician with UK driving licence.
• NVQ Level 3, AM2 and 18th Edition completed.
• Commercial or industrial installation experience.
• Experience supervising or taking responsibility on-site.

Responsibilities

• Carry out commercial and industrial electrical installation work across the UK.
• Lead and mentor junior electricians on site.
• Coordinate and plan installations with organised materials and supply flow.
• Work away during the week and return home on Thursdays.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Planning & coordination

Education

NVQ Level 3

AM2

18th Edition

Job description

3 Nights Away, Home Thursday Night

Typical earnings around A GBP 52,000+ per year / A GBP 4,400+ per month based on 50 hours per week.

Smart Power are looking for a fully qualified electrician to join the business in a permanent full:time role.

This position focuses on commercial and industrial installation work across mainland UK. A lot of our work takes place in automotive workshop environments, but the role is not limited to that. What it does involve is organised installation work, working away during the week, and being part of a team that takes pride in doing things properly.

We prefer to be clear about what the role involves so applicants understand the environment and expectations from the start.

The working pattern

Most Weeks Follow The Same Structure

• Travel Monday morning
• Away Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday night
• Home Thursday night

That means 3 nights away most weeks, not 4.

Across Monday to Thursday you will typically work around 50 hours, creating strong earning potential while still getting you home for a 3 day weekend most weeks.

Friday is normally a rest day. Occasionally there may be the option of local work, but this is entirely optional.

Pay and package

• A GBP 18.50 per hour basic rate (JIB rate)
• Higher starting rate available for electricians holding 2391 / Approved Electrician status (typically starting from A GBP 20 per hour)
• Overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hours
• Typical gross monthly earnings around A GBP 4,400+ based on a 50:hour week
• A GBP 20 per night away allowance
• Accommodation arranged and fully paid by the office : usually Airbnb style where possible, or Premier Inn / Travelodge if unavailable
• Company van provided
• Holiday pay calculated using average earnings including overtime
• Pay progression linked to performance, output and reliability

Reviews take place during probation at 30 days, 3 months and 6 months, followed by annual reviews. Strong performers can progress quickly beyond starting rates.

The role

You will be carrying out commercial and industrial electrical installation work as part of our installation side of the business.

Typical Work Includes

• Electrical installations linked to specialist equipment
• Power supplies and connections
• Containment and wiring
• Working in active commercial environments where planning and organisation are important
• Supporting and leading junior electricians / mates on site

Initially you will work alongside one of our existing lead engineers to learn how we operate before progressing into your own team and projects.

You will be joining the business as an additional installation team alongside three existing teams working on projects across the UK.

How we work

We understand that electricians get frustrated with badly organised jobs where materials are missing and engineers are left sorting everything out themselves.

We work hard to avoid that.

Our aim is to keep projects organised so engineers can focus on the installation work itself.

That Includes

• Materials organized by the office before the job
• Accounts with all major wholesalers
• Company credit card provided for site purchases where required
• Lead engineers provided with a work tablet
• Job information handled digitally and accessible when needed

We expect high standards, but we also make sure engineers are properly supported.

Travel and accommodation

When working away, time is recorded from the Smart Power yard in Cottingham.

Engineers clock on when leaving the yard Monday morning and clock off/on when arriving/leaving digs, and again when returning to the yard at the end of the week.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following:

• Fully qualified electrician
• NVQ Level 3, AM2 and 18th Edition completed
• Full UK driving licence
• Commercial or industrial installation experience
• Experience supervising, supporting or taking responsibility on