Electrician in Aberdeen

Energy Jobline ZR; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

Fuel Card (business use only)

PPE and Workwear provided

Overtime paid at time and a half

Double time on Sundays

On-call allowance: 10 standby payment

30 for every call-out attended

One weekend in three on-call rota

Job summary

Blue Arrow currently advertises an Electrician / Approved Electrician role based in Aberdeen. The position encompasses installation, maintenance and testing across commercial and industrial sites, with a base salary of £40,000 and enhanced on-call and overtime arrangements.

Applicants should have SJIB status, 18th Edition, ECS Gold Card, and a valid UK driving licence. The role may involve supervising apprentices and coordinating with clients on site.

Qualifications

• Must hold SJIB Electrician / Approved Electrician status or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations compliant.
• ECS Gold Card holder.
• C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification.
• Proven experience in commercial or industrial electrical work.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
• Full UK driving licence.
• EV experience is desirable.
• IPAF 3a & 3b desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical installations in accordance with BS7671 and current building regulations.
• Performing inspection, testing, and certification of electrical systems.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults efficiently and safely.
• Supervising apprentices and junior electricians.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and compliance records.
• Liaising with clients and site managers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Carrying out regular PPM visits.
• Reviewing engineers' reports and pricing remedial works accordingly, ensuring accuracy and profitability.

Skills

SJIB Electrician / Approved Electrican

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

ECS Gold Card

C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing

Commercial/Industrial electrical work

Health and Safety practices

Full UK driving licence

EV experience desirable

IPAF 3a & 3b desirable

Job description

Job Description

Electrician / Approved Electrician

Salary: 40,000 basic salary

Benefits:

• Company Van
• Fuel Card (business use only)
• PPE and Workwear provided
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Double time on Sundays
• On-call allowance: 10 standby payment plus 30 for every call-out attended
• One weekend in three on-call rota (expected to improve as additional staff join the team)

We are seeking skilled and motivated Electricians / Approved Electricians to join a growing electrical team based in Aberdeen. Applications from candidates based in Angus, Dundee and Elgin are also welcome.

The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical installations, maintenance, and testing across commercial and industrial sites. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of projects while developing your career within a supportive and safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Carrying out electrical installations in accordance with BS7671 and current building regulations
• Performing inspection, testing, and certification of electrical systems
• Diagnosing and repairing faults efficiently and safely
• Supervising apprentices and junior electricians
• Maintaining accurate documentation and compliance records
• Liaising with clients and site managers to ensure smooth project delivery
• Carrying out regular PPM visits
• Reviewing engineers' reports and pricing remedial works accordingly, ensuring accuracy and profitability

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:

• SJIB Electrician / Approved Electrician status or equivalent
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• ECS Gold Card
• C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing ()
• Proven experience in commercial or industrial electrical work
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices
• Full UK driving licence
• EV experience desirable
• IPAF 3a & 3b desirable

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