Electrical Improver

Valoris Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing work

Flexible subcontract arrangement

Quick payment

Long-term progression

Job summary

Valoris Group is seeking an Electrical Improver to support electricians across domestic, commercial, and industrial sites on the South Coast. The role is subcontract-based with ongoing work up to five days a week and long-term potential for progression to a fully qualified role.

You will assist with installations, containment, and basic fault finding while gaining exposure to a range of systems including fire alarms, security, and EV charging.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Electrical Improver or Mate.
• Level 2 in Electrical Installation or working towards Level 3.
• 18th Edition (preferred).
• ECS Card held.
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred).
• Own basic tools.
• Experience on commercial/industrial sites.
• Exposure to fire alarms, security systems or EV charging.
• Basic testing and inspection understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist electricians with installations across domestic, commercial and industrial sites.
• Support containment (tray, trunking, conduit) and cabling.
• Assist with maintenance works and reactive call-outs.
• Carry out basic fault finding under supervision.
• Support with EICRs and remedial works as required.
• Log works, upload photos and complete timesheets using app-based systems.
• Maintain a professional and reliable on-site approach.

Skills

Electrical improver

Site experience

Fault finding

Organised

Reliable

Education

Level 2 Electrical Installation

Level 3 Electrical Installation (in progress)

Tools

ECS Card

Job description

Electrical Improver - South Coast

Southampton / South Coast (Mobile Role)

About the Company

Our client is a growing electrical contractor delivering works across domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors. With a strong pipeline of projects and ongoing maintenance contracts across the South Coast, they are looking to bring in reliable and experienced Electrical Improvers to support their qualified engineers.

The business operates across a variety of systems including general electrical installations, maintenance, solar PV, EV charging, fire alarms, and security systems, offering a well-rounded and varied workload.

The Role

This is a subcontract opportunity for an Electrical Improver to support electricians across a range of sites. You will assist with installations, maintenance, and basic fault finding, gaining exposure to a variety of environments and systems.

Work is available on an ongoing basis, up to 5 days per week, with long-term potential for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting electricians with installations across domestic, commercial, and industrial sites
• Supporting with containment (tray, trunking, conduit) and cabling
• Assisting with maintenance works and reactive call-outs
• Carrying out basic fault finding under supervision
• Supporting with EICRs and remedial works where required
• Using app-based systems to log works, upload photos, and complete timesheets
• Maintaining a professional and reliable approach on site

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Electrical Improver or Mate
• Level 2 or working towards Level 3 in Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition (preferred but not essential)
• ECS Card
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)
• Own basic tools
• Reliable, organised, and willing to learn
• Experience working across commercial or industrial sites
• Exposure to fire alarms, security systems, or EV charging
• Basic understanding of testing and inspection

What's on Offer

• Ongoing, consistent work (up to 5 days per week)
• Opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of systems
• Flexible subcontract arrangement
• Quick and reliable payment
• Long-term opportunity with progression into a fully qualified role

Additional Info

• Ideal for improvers looking to step up and gain more hands-on experience
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced electricians across varied projects