Electrician

Aureos Group; Blantyre; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days Holiday

Pension

Cycle to work

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee benefits portal

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Aureos Group is seeking an Approved Electrician to perform installation, maintenance, testing, inspection, and fault-finding in line with BS 7671 and company safety standards. The role covers commercial, industrial, and domestic environments with site-based travel across Scotland.

Responsibilities include fault finding, testing, certification, reading drawings, and completing documentation while ensuring health and safety compliance. The position offers a generous salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2365, 2330, or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2382-18 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
• AM2 Qualification.
• ECS Gold Card (Approved Electrician status).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• City & Guilds 2391/2394/2395 Inspection & Testing (Desirable).
• IPAF Licence (Desirable).
• PASMA Certificate (Desirable).
• First Aid at Work (Desirable).
• Relevant Health & Safety qualifications (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, modify, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Carry out electrical installations in accordance with BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
• Conduct fault-finding and diagnosis of electrical systems and rectify defects.
• Perform inspection, testing, and certification of electrical installations where qualified.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with current Health & Safety legislation and company policies.
• Complete electrical installation certificates, job sheets, and relevant documentation accurately.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Liaise professionally with clients, contractors, and colleagues on site.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are maintained and used safely.
• Assist with project delivery, commissioning activities, and site surveys as required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and report any safety concerns.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical installation

BS 7671 knowledge

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Time management

Independent/worked as a team

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2365/2330/2382-18

AM2 Qualification

ECS Gold Card (Approved Electrician)

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Aureos are seeking an Approved Electrician to carry out electrical installation, maintenance, testing, inspection, and fault-finding activities in accordance with the latest BS 7671 Wiring Regulations (18th Edition), company procedures, and health and safety requirements.

The role involves delivering high-quality electrical work across commercial, industrial, and domestic environments while ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations.

Location: Scotland, Highlands & Islands

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, modify, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Carry out electrical installations in accordance with BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
• Conduct fault-finding and diagnosis of electrical systems and rectify defects.
• Perform inspection, testing, and certification of electrical installations where qualified.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with current Health & Safety legislation and company policies.
• Complete electrical installation certificates, job sheets, and relevant documentation accurately.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Liaise professionally with clients, contractors, and colleagues on site.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are maintained and used safely.
• Assist with project delivery, commissioning activities, and site surveys as required.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and report any safety concerns.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2365, 2330, or equivalent electrical qualification.
• City & Guilds 2382-18 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
• AM2 Qualification.
• ECS Gold Card (Approved Electrician status).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2391 / 2394 & 2395 Inspection and Testing.
• IPAF Licence.
• PASMA Certificate.
• First Aid at Work.
• Relevant Health & Safety qualifications.

Knowledge & Experience

• Essential:
  • Proven experience as an Approved Electrician.
  • Experience working on commercial and/or industrial electrical installations.
  • Strong knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.
  • Ability to diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
  • Experience installing containment systems, wiring, and distribution equipment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable:
  • Experience in facilities management or maintenance contracts.
  • Experience in renewable energy installations.
  • Experience supervising apprentices or junior electricians.
  • SSE Authorization

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Health & Safety

• Comply with all company health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Use appropriate PPE at all times.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and near misses immediately.
• Ensure safe systems of work are followed on all sites.

Working Conditions

• Site-based role with travel to various locations.
• Occasional overtime, evenings, and weekends may be required.
• Work may involve outdoor environments, confined spaces, and working at height where appropriate training has been provided.

In return you will receive

• Generous Salary
• 25 days Holiday with the option to buy more
• Pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Employee benefits portal.
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Equal Opportunities

Aureosare an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.