Electrician

Recruitment Helpline Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (£20–£24 p/h)

Travel time paid

Overtime opportunities

Company van & fuel card

Pension scheme

32 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Training & development

COMPEX qualification opportunities

Exposure to hazardous environments

Career progression

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline Ltd in Bristol is seeking a skilled Approved Electrician to join a growing team. You will undertake electrical installations, maintenance and testing across commercial, industrial and hazardous area environments.

This full-time role offers 37.5 hours weekly with regular overtime and a quarterly bonus, nationwide travel, a company van and fuel card, and a strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 2391/52 Inspection & Testing qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in commercial and/or industrial electrical installations.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Carry out inspection, testing and fault diagnosis.
• Read and work from drawings and specifications.
• Set out works and requisition materials as required.
• Complete site documentation and records accurately.
• Supervise and support electricians and apprentices on site where required.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with current regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Fault-finding

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

Commercial/industrial experience

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

2391/52 Inspection & Testing

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

2391/52 Inspection & Testing

Job description

This permanent, full-time Electrician role is based in Bristol with work across the UK, paying £20.00–£24.00 per hour, equivalent to £48,000–£58,000 annually including overtime. A minimum of 37.5 hours weekly applies, plus regular overtime and a performance-related quarterly bonus. The successful candidate will carry out high-quality electrical installations and maintenance across commercial, industrial and hazardous area environments, serving clients such as Shell Energy, Puma Energy and Bouygues. Applicants should be Approved Electricians with relevant installation and maintenance experience, ideally including hazardous area work. A full UK driving licence is expected given nationwide travel.

Excellent opportunity for an Approved Electrician to join a well-established company based in Bristol

Location: Bristol (with work across the UK)

Salary: £20.00 - £24.00 per hour (£48,000 - £58,000 per annum including overtime) - Included in the performance-related quarterly bonus scheme

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: Minimum 37.5 hours per week plus regular overtime

Join a Company That Delivers More Than Standard Electrical Installations The company delivers high-quality electrical installations and maintenance across commercial, industrial and hazardous area environments. They work with major clients including Shell Energy, Puma Energy and Bouygues, providing varied and challenging projects throughout the UK. Whether you're installing electrical systems on commercial developments, working within industrial facilities or developing experience in hazardous areas, you'll be part of a skilled and supportive team with genuine opportunities for progression.

What’s on offer

• Competitive pay of £20.00 - £24.00 per hour
• Paid travel time
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Company van and fuel card
• Company pension scheme
• 32 days holiday per year including bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to gain COMPEX and specialist industry qualifications
• Exposure to industrial and hazardous area environments
• A supportive team culture with long-term career prospects
• Progression opportunities into Supervisor, Site Manager and Project Management roles

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Approved Electrician to join a growing team. You will work on a wide variety of commercial, industrial and hazardous area projects, undertaking electrical installations, maintenance, testing and fault finding to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Carry out inspection, testing and fault diagnosis.
• Read and work from drawings and specifications.
• Set out works and requisition materials as required.
• Complete site documentation and records accurately.
• Supervise and support electricians and apprentices on site where required.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with current regulations and company procedures.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or recognised equivalent).
• 2391/52 Inspection & Testing qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience in commercial and/or industrial electrical installations.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in industrial or hazardous area environments.
• COMPEX qualification.
• SSSTS.
• IPAF.
• ECS/CSCS card.
• Experience supervising small site teams.

Why join?

They’re not just another electrical contractor. Their engineers work on a diverse range of commercial, industrial and hazardous area projects for nationally recognised clients across the UK. They invest in their people, encourage career progression and provide opportunities to develop specialist skills that set you apart within the industry. If you're looking for varied work, career development and the opportunity to be part of a growing business with a strong reputation for quality and safety, we'd like to hear from you.

The company is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.