Electrician

Flare Electrical and Solar Contractors Ltd; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

Company pension

28 days holiday including bank

DBS clearance funded

Travel and parking benefits

Job summary

Flare Electrical & Solar Contractors is looking for qualified electricians and experienced electrical improvers to join our LED lighting teams in Sevenoaks and across the South East. The role focuses on second-fix installation and lighting upgrades for commercial environments.

The position offers a four-day week for much of the year, with enhanced out-of-hours rates and progression opportunities. Basic salary ranges from £28,000 to £55,000 depending on experience and capability.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electricians and experienced electrical improvers.
• Strong second-fix ability and comfort with working at height.
• UK driving licence preferred or required depending on site.
• Ability to work in a team and follow site instructions and RAMS.

Responsibilities

• Removal and replacement of commercial light fittings.
• Second-fix electrical installation work.
• Minor associated cabling and containment where required.
• Testing, fault finding and making good on-site.
• Working safely as part of an experienced installation team.

Skills

Second-fix experience

Electrical installation

Working at height

Teamwork

Driving licence

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Pay

£27,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Job Description

Commercial LED Lighting | 4-Day Working Week | Enhanced Shift Rates

Pay -£28,000-£55,000 basic salary, depending on skill, qualifications and experience

Working pattern - For much of the year: 4-day weeks, typically 10.5-hour shifts

Shift premium - Out-of-hours/evening shifts paid at time and a half

Location - Based in Sevenoaks, working across the South East / South

Employment - Permanent, PAYE

A different working pattern from traditional construction: for much of the year our LED teams work four longer shifts rather than five standard days, giving you an extra day off each week while still benefiting from enhanced out-of-hours rates.

About Us

Flare Electrical & Solar Contractors is an established commercial electrical and renewables contractor based in Sevenoaks. We deliver fast-paced LED lighting upgrades across education, healthcare, public sector, retail and commercial environments throughout the South. Due to continued growth, we are looking for qualified electricians and experienced electrical improvers to join our LED lighting teams.

What the Working Week Looks Like

• Approximately 39 weeks of the year are predominantly evening / out-of-hours shifts.
• For much of the year, teams work 4 days per week on approximately 10.5-hour shifts, rather than 5 shorter days.
• The remainder of the year is generally daytime working, particularly during school holiday periods.
• Out-of-hours shifts are paid at time and a half, giving strong earning potential above your basic salary.

Salary & Placement

Starting salary is based on your qualifications, practical experience, skill level and ability on site. We recruit across a range of levels, from experienced electrical improvers through to fully qualified electricians, and place each person at the level that best reflects their actual capability.

Basic salary range

£28,000-£40,000 per year, plus enhanced shift payments where applicable.

Typical Earning Potential

Because evening / out-of-hours shifts are paid at time and a half, actual gross annual earnings can be significantly higher than the basic salary. Based on our typical LED working pattern of approximately 39 weeks of enhanced-rate evening work, indicative annual earnings could look approximately as follows:

Basic Salary

Illustrative Gross Annual Earnings

£28,000 approx. £38,000 @39 weeks 1.5 rate

£35,000 approx. £48,000 @39 weeks 1.5 rate

£40,000 approx. £55,000 @39 weeks 1.5 rate

Illustrative only: figures are based on the typical shift pattern and assume qualifying evening hours are paid at 1.5x. Actual earnings will vary with the shifts and hours worked and are not guaranteed.

There is clear opportunity to progress as your ability, productivity and responsibilities increase. Every employee will have an individual progression plan devised with them, setting out development goals and helping to ensure continual training and support are provided throughout their time with Flare.

The Role

You will work on commercial LED lighting upgrade projects, primarily within schools and public-sector environments. The work is heavily focused on second-fix installation and lighting replacement rather than first-fix construction.

• Removal and replacement of commercial light fittings
• Second-fix electrical installation work
• Minor associated cabling and containment where required
• Testing, fault finding and making good where appropriate to your level
• Working safe and productively as part of an experienced installation team

Productivity Expectations

Our LED division works at pace. Quality and safety come first, but productivity is also an important part of the role.

Once established in the role, installers are expected to be capable of completing a minimum of approximately 20 light fittings per shift, subject to fitting type, access, site conditions and any additional works required.

Who We Are Looking For

• Fully qualified electricians, or experienced electrical improvers with strong second-fix ability.
• Electrical improvers must have a minimum of 2 years of practical, on-the-tools electrical experience, predominantly within second-fix work.
• This is not a first-fix trainee or entry-level position.
• Comfortable working at height, using hand and power tools, and working to site instructions and RAMS.
• Professional, reliable and able to work effectively within a team.
• Full UK driving licence preferred / required depending on role and site allocation.
• Within reasonable commuting distance of Sevenoaks.

DBS & Site Access

Because much of our work is carried out within schools and education environments, successful applicants must be able to obtain the appropriate DBS clearance. A basic DBS may be required for initial site access, and Flare will arrange and fund an enhanced DBS for employees where required.

Package & Benefits

• £28,000-£55,000 basic salary depending on experience, qualifications and skill level.
• Time-and-a-half for applicable evening / out-of-hours shifts.
• 4-day working week for much of the year.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Employee benefits and perks.
• Strong driver mileage scheme for travel to and from work sites, subject to company policy.
• Enhanced DBS arranged and funded by Flare where required.
• Individual progression plan for every employee, with continual training and development.
• Occasional stay-away work may be available on some projects, although this is not guaranteed.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person