Electrician

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van/Fuel card

PPE & Tools

32 days holiday (incl. banks)

Call out 1-10 with a retainer

Overtime available paid at double time

Health perks

Job summary

Solutions Engineering Recruitment is looking for an experienced Electrician to join their team in Preston, working across the Northwest. The role involves installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, and fault-finding on electrical systems including large panels and generators.

Applicants should have a minimum of 7 years in commercial and industrial settings, relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds 2391 and BS 7671, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a salary between £38,000 and £44,000, along with a van, fuel card, and health perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience within commercial and industrial environments.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Electrical installation, maintenance, service, breakdown, repair, and fault-finding.
• Inspection, testing, and certification of electrical systems.
• Working on large electrical distribution panels and generator systems.
• Re-wiring commercial premises.

Skills

Fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Electrical installation

Maintenance

Testing and certification

Education

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification

BS 7671 18th Edition Amendment 2

Job description

Position – Electrician

Industry – Commercial & Industrial

Location – Preston – To work the Northwest

Salary – £38,000 – £44,000 (DOE), Van/Fuel card, PPE & Tools, 32 days holiday (incl. banks), call out 1-10 with a retainer, overtime available paid at double time, health perks & more.

Purpose of the role

We are looking for an experienced Electrician to join our team, working across commercial and industrial sites throughout the Northwest such as hospitals, schools, universities & more. This is a field‑based role involving installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, and fault‑finding on a variety of electrical systems, including large electrical panels and generators.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical installation, maintenance, service, breakdown, repair and fault‑finding.
• Inspection, testing and certification of electrical systems.
• Working on large electrical distribution panels and generator systems.
• Re‑wiring commercial premises.
• Ensuring all work complies with current regulations and health & safety standards.
• Travelling to customer sites across the Northwest region.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 7 years’ experience within commercial and industrial environments.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification.
• BS 7671 18th Edition Amendment 2.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• ECS Gold Card.
• IPAF and/or PASMA.
• Experience with critical power or standby generation systems.

Progression through the company is possible, with in‑depth experience of the role being an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided where required.