Qualified Electrician – Chadderton

Barlows Ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor is seeking a full-time Electrician for on-site work in the North West / Cheshire area. Responsibilities include electrical installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in electrical work, strong problem-solving skills, and relevant certifications in Electrical Engineering. This role emphasizes quality workmanship and effective communication with clients and team members.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in electrical installations and maintenance tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose electrical issues.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and repair of electrical systems.
• Relevant certifications in electrical engineering or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installations and maintenance work.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and ensure safety compliance.
• Provide high-quality work under pressure.
• Aim to be a key contributor to excellent service and customer satisfaction.
• Be able to work independently or as part of a team, under supervision as needed.

Skills

Electrical Work proficiency

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles

Maintenance & Repair ability

Excellent problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Certifications in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Welcome to Barlows (UK) Ltd., a multi-disciplined specialist contractor located in Malpas, Chadderton, Lancaster, High Wycombe, and Leeds. We specialize in providing and maintaining a high standard of workmanship for our clients, from superior design and specification to quality installations, compliance, and maintenance.

Role Description

This is a full‑time role for an Electrician, located on‑site in and around the North West / Cheshire area. The Electrician will be responsible for carrying out mainly electrical installations, also maintenance and repair work, troubleshooting electrical issues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role requires a proactive approach to problem‑solving and effective communication with team members and clients.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Electrical Work, including installation and maintenance tasks
• Strong Troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve electrical issues
• Knowledge and experience in Electrical Engineering principles inclusive of but not exclusive to, Primary containment, ladder, cable tray, Trunking, basket, conduit both galvanised and PVC, wiring in singles, PVC/PVC cable’s and SWA’s.
• Ability to perform routine Maintenance & Repair of electrical systems
• Relevant certifications and qualifications in Electrical Engineering or related fields
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous

We expect our colleagues to:

• be confident in being customer facing
• provide high levels of quality in their work
• have good problem solving and installation skills
• willing to become a key contributor to providing the level of service and customer satisfaction our clients have come to expect.
• able to work under pressure

Our benefits offered: