Electrician - Basingstoke

Red King Resourcing; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career opportunity

Varied & interesting project work

Job summary

Red King Resourcing is seeking an experienced Electrician to join a well-established electrical contractor covering North Hampshire and surrounding areas. The role involves installation, testing, maintenance, fault finding and renewable energy projects across domestic, commercial and industrial environments.

The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence, be willing to travel within the region and be comfortable working at height.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in domestic, commercial and industrial environments.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations learned and applied.

Responsibilities

• Carry out domestic electrical works including rewires, socket/lighting installations and upgrades.
• Perform commercial and industrial electrical installations and maintenance.
• Undertake electrical testing, fault finding and repairs; read wiring diagrams.

Skills

Fault finding

Reading wiring diagrams

Hand and power tools

Customer-focused

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Job description

Electrician

£37,000 - £45,000 per annum

Full-Time | Permanent

North Hampshire & Surrounding Areas

Areas Covered

• Andover
• Alton
• Basingstoke
• Camberley
• Chineham
• Farnborough
• Farnham
• Hook
• Newbury
• Oakley
• Overton
• Thatcham
• Winchester
• Yateley

The Opportunity

My client is a well-established electrical contractor with over 10 years of success delivering high-quality electrical services across domestic, commercial and industrial sectors. With a close-knit team of six and an excellent reputation for quality workmanship and customer service, they are looking to recruit an experienced Electrician to support continued growth across their North Hampshire customer base. This is a varied role covering installation, testing, maintenance, fault finding and renewable energy projects across domestic, commercial and industrial environments.

The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence, be willing to travel throughout the region and be comfortable working at height when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Domestic Electrical Works
  • Full and partial rewires
  • Consumer unit replacements and upgrades
  • Socket, switch and accessory installations
  • Internal and external lighting installations
  • LED lighting upgrades
  • Smart home installations
  • Electric heating and smart heating controls
  • Underfloor heating installations
  • Home cinema and media wall installations
  • CCTV, security systems and smart doorbells
  • EV charger installations
  • Solar PV installations
  • Smoke alarm installations
  • New build and refurbishment projects
  • Electrical fault finding and repairs
  • EICRs and inspection/testing
• Commercial & Industrial Electrical Works
  • Commercial and industrial electrical installations
  • Distribution board upgrades and replacements
  • Single-phase and three-phase installations
  • Lighting and emergency lighting systems
  • Trunking, containment and cable management systems
  • Data cabling and connectivity installations
  • Access control and security systems
  • Backup generator and UPS installations
  • Planned and reactive maintenance
  • EICRs, inspection and testing
  • Fault diagnosis and rectification

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Electrician (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience within domestic, commercial and industrial environments
• Solar PV installation experience
• Experience carrying out EICRs
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good understanding of single-phase and three-phase systems
• Experience with first fix and second fix installations
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Competent with hand and power tools
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work at height
• Professional and customer-focused approach
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently

Desirable

• Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 or equivalent)
• EV charger installation experience
• Smart home technology experience
• Industrial maintenance experience

What's On Offer

• £37,000 - £45,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Stable, long-term career opportunity
• Varied and interesting project work
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work across domestic, commercial, industrial and renewable energy projects