Electrician

British Gas; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 41,389 - 51,389; Full time

Job summary

British Gas in Birmingham is looking for skilled Electricians to join their Field Engineering team. Your focus will be on delivering safe, high-quality electrical work in domestic properties while ensuring customers receive same-day fixes.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years' experience, relevant qualifications including City & Guilds certifications, and willingness to train in emerging Net-Zero technologies. Competitive salary and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a qualified electrician.
• Proven experience working in the electrical industry.
• Willingness to undertake future training in Net-Zero technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality electrical work in domestic properties.
• Achieve same-day fixes while maintaining electrical safety standards.
• Provide professional advice to customers where appropriate.

Skills

Electrical installations and upgrades

Fault finding and repairs

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds 2365 Parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent)

Level 3 Technical Certificate including the NET AM2

City & Guilds 2382 – B.S. 7671 IET Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391/52 (or equivalent)

Job description

About your team

At British Gas, our mission is to supply energy and support the UK in achieving Net Zero. We use smart technology such as thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers to make energy cheaper and easier for our customers.

About your role

We're looking for skilled Electricians to join our Field Engineering team. Your focus will be on delivering safe, high‑quality electrical work in domestic properties, ensuring customers receive same‑day fixes and maintaining the highest electrical safety standards.

Salary & Rewards

Base salary: £41,389

Uncapped OTE: £51,389 – realistic through our field reward scheme.

The Role

As an Electrician, you’ll use your technical expertise to deliver safe, high‑quality electrical work in domestic properties, including:

• Fault finding and repairs
• Electrical installations and upgrades
• Full and partial rewires
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly, and right the first time

You will combine strong technical capability with excellent customer service, diagnosing issues efficiently, achieving first‑time fixes, and providing professional advice to customers where appropriate.

Training & Development

While EV charging and other Net‑Zero technologies are not a current responsibility, they are part of our future. We offer opportunities for electricians to train, upskill and gain additional qualifications in emerging technologies as the role evolves.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a qualified electrician
• City & Guilds 2365 Parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent), culminating in a Level 3 Technical Certificate, including the NET AM2
• City & Guilds 2382 – B.S. 7671 IET Wiring Regulations
• Proven experience working in the electrical industry
• City & Guilds 2391/52 (or equivalent) – highly desirable
• Willingness to undertake future training in Net‑Zero technologies