Lead Electrician - UK Installations, Vehicle & Training

Upfront Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Door-to-door travel

Overtime rates

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Structured training and qualifications

Progression opportunities

Occasional overseas work

Job summary

Upfront Recruitment is seeking a time-served Lead Electrician to head installation projects across the UK, with occasional overseas work. You will manage electrical installations from planning through testing and certification, guide junior labour, and work with project managers and clients to deliver high-quality results.

The role covers LV systems and control systems in commercial, industrial and MOD settings.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and a professional approach.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services completed apprenticeship, AM2 and Test & Inspect Level 3 are required.
• ECS grade card is required and SC clearance is achievable with support from the employer.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical installations from planning through to testing and certification.
• Brief and guide junior labour; work with project managers and clients.
• Install LV electrical systems and control systems in commercial/industrial/MOD buildings.
• Read plans and specifications to plan layouts; organise the on-site team.
• Carry out testing and certification to relevant codes and standards.

Skills

Good communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Services

Completed apprenticeship certificate

AM2

Test & Inspect Level 3

ECS grade card

Job description

Upfront Recruitment is seeking a time-served Lead Electrician to head installation projects across the UK, with occasional overseas work. You will manage electrical installations from planning through testing and certification, guide junior labour, and work with project managers and clients to deliver high-quality results.

The role covers LV systems and control systems in commercial, industrial and MOD settings.