Contract Electrician

Workshop Recruitment; Warblington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Inspection & Testing Electrician for a 3-6 month contract in the Portsmouth area. Candidates must have extensive domestic experience and hold relevant certifications, including 18th Edition and 2391 qualifications. The role involves testing, inspections, and general electrical work, requiring candidates to have their own tools and van. A focus on health and safety along with strong customer interaction is essential.

Benefits

Working 40 hours per week

Potential for longer contract

Qualifications

• Must have a vast amount of experience within the domestic sector.
• Candidates must hold the required qualifications.
• Must have own tools & van.

Responsibilities

• Mainly involve using testing/inspection skills and carrying out EICR’s.
• May perform all aspects of electrical work.
• Works within Portsmouth, Havant, Waterlooville area.

Skills

Manage work schedule accordingly

Good people’s person

2-5 years domestic experience

Good problem solver

Strong customer focus

Approach to health & safety

Education

2391 Testing & Inspection or equivalent

18th Edition Electrical Regulations

NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation or equivalent

AM2 Qualification

DBS Checked

Job description

Our client is looking for a qualified Inspection & Testing Electrician for a 3‑6‑month contract to work in the Portsmouth area, £29.50ph. Candidates must have a vast amount of experience within the domestic sector and hold 18th Edition, 2391, NVQ level 3, and AM2 qualifications. The role will mainly involve using your testing/inspect skills and carrying out EICR’s, although you may also be asked to perform all aspects of electrical work – first and second fix, re‑wires, void work, re‑active maintenance – within the Portsmouth, Havant, and Waterlooville area.

If you do not already have the required certificates, you will be asked to complete an online Asbestos Awareness course and a Manual Handling course before work commences.

Applicants must have their own tools & van and own testing equipment.

Qualifications

• 2391 Testing & Inspection or equivalent – MUST
• 18th Edition Electrical Regulations
• NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation or equivalent
• Full current clean driving licence.
• AM2 Qualification
• DBS Checked

Skills Required

• Manage work schedule accordingly
• Good people’s person, dealing with tenants & clients
• 2‑5 years domestic experience essential/do Test & Inspect
• Good problem solver
• Strong customer focus
• A good approach to health & safety

Benefits

• Working 40 hours per week
• 3‑6 months’ work (could be longer for the right person)