Commercial Electrician

Valoris; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van, fuel card

Accommodation when working away

Pension

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Regular technical training

Career progression

Job summary

Valoris Group Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Electrician based in Peterborough to join a growing electrical contractor. The role focuses on EICR testing, fault-finding, reactive repairs and planned preventative maintenance across commercial properties.

You will be responsible for safe, compliant electrical systems, including reporting and client liaison. A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience in electrical testing and inspection.
• Experience completing EICRs and producing accurate reports.
• Strong reactive maintenance and PPM experience.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Good knowledge of current electrical regulations and safety standards.
• City & Guilds 2391, 2394/2395 or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out EICRs on commercial installations.
• Electrical inspection, testing and certification.
• Diagnosing faults and performing repairs.
• Responding to reactive maintenance and emergency callouts.
• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns.
• Completing reports and documentation to a high standard.

Skills

Electrical testing

EICR reporting

Fault finding

Reactive maintenance

PPM experience

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 or equivalent

Job description

Commercial Electrician

Location: Peterborough

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm, including a one-hour lunch break

Salary: Competitive salary + bonus + overtime + door-to-door travel pay

Employment type: Full-time, permanent

The Opportunity

Valoris Group Limited is recruiting an experienced Reactive Maintenance and PPM Electrician on behalf of a successful and growing electrical contractor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled commercial electrician looking for a varied role combining EICR testing, fault-finding, reactive repairs and planned preventative maintenance.

The position offers a competitive package, strong overtime rates, door-to-door travel pay and genuine opportunities for training and career progression.

The Role

Working across a range of commercial properties, you will be responsible for ensuring electrical installations remain safe, compliant and fully operational.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Completing EICRs on commercial electrical installations
• Carrying out electrical inspection, testing and certification
• Diagnosing faults and completing effective repairs
• Responding promptly to reactive maintenance issues and emergency callouts
• Undertaking planned preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns
• Identifying remedial work and advising clients on the condition of their electrical systems

You will also complete reports and job documentation accurately, maintain excellent health and safety standards and provide a professional service to every customer.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven commercial experience in electrical testing and inspection
• Experience completing EICRs and producing accurate reports
• Strong reactive maintenance and PPM experience
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
• Good knowledge of current electrical regulations and safety standards
• City & Guilds 2391, 2394/2395 or equivalent preferred
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required

Applications may also be considered from experienced electricians who are willing to obtain the required inspection and testing qualification.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary reviewed after six months
• Monthly KPI-based bonus scheme
• Door-to-door travel pay
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Double time for weekend and night work
• £50 payment for out-of-hours callouts
• Double-time door-to-door pay for out-of-hours callouts
• £40 allowance for each night spent working away
• Fully funded accommodation when working away
• Company van, fuel card and personal mileage allowance
• Mobile phone, uniform and PPE provided
• 21 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year up to 25 days

Additional benefits include a company pension, regular technical training, six-monthly performance reviews, career-development opportunities, a £500 employee referral bonus, Employee of the Month recognition and company events.

Why Apply?

You will join a growing business offering varied commercial work, excellent earning potential and long-term career prospects.

With enhanced overtime rates, door-to-door travel pay, regular training and a fully equipped company van, this is an attractive opportunity for an experienced testing and maintenance electrician ready for their next move.