Electrician

4way Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Electrician specializing in emergency lighting. This long-term role offers stability, excellent tools, a competitive salary of £40,000 plus benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a professional approach.

Benefits

Fully equipped company van and mobile phone

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Health cash plan covering dental, optical, and physiotherapy

Employee wellbeing platform

Discounts on travel, insurance, and lifestyle purchases

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Financial wellbeing support & accident cover

Qualifications

• Experienced electrician with a background in emergency lighting.
• Confident using PDAs or job management systems.
• Strong skills in domestic or social housing environments.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain emergency lighting systems.
• Conduct electrical fault finding, testing, and inspection.
• Collaborate with scheduling and support teams.

Skills

Fault-finding

Testing

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 2365

BS7671:2018 Wiring Regulations

Job description

Title: Electrician – Emergency Lighting

Location of Works: Manchester and Liverpool

The Company:

Are you an experienced electrician with a background in emergency lighting and social housing? We're working with a well-established contractor seeking a qualified professional to join their growing electrical division.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a long-term role with a business that invests in its staff, provides great tools for the job, and offers stability, structure, and excellent benefits.

As an Electrician (EML’s) your package could look like:

• £40,000 basic
• Fully equipped company van and mobile phone
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Health cash plan – covering dental, optical, and physiotherapy
• Employee wellbeing platform (including GP access & counselling)
• Discounts on travel, insurance, and lifestyle purchases
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Financial wellbeing support & accident cover

As an Electrician (EML’s) your main responsibilities will be:

• Install and maintain emergency lighting systems
• Fit lighting circuits, spurs, key switches, and smoke detection units
• Conduct electrical fault finding, testing, and inspection
• Complete job sheets and certification using electronic devices
• Collaborate with scheduling and support teams
• Follow safe working practices and ensure works meet quality and compliance standards
• Engage respectfully with tenants and clients onsite

As an Electrician (EML’s your knowledge and experience will be:

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 2365 or equivalent
• BS7671:2018 Wiring Regulations (18th Edition – earlier editions also considered)
• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)
• Strong fault-finding and testing skills
• Experience in domestic or social housing environments
• Confident using PDAs or job management systems
• A professional, team-oriented approach with good communication skills

If you're based in or near Manchester or Liverpool, have the right background, and are looking for a fresh opportunity with real long-term potential, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and one of our team will be in touch if your application is successful.

Keywords: Electrician / Emergency Lighting / EML Engineer / Electrical Maintenance / Social Housing / Domestic Electrical / Testing & Inspection / Electrical Installations