Time-Served Electrician

Cambrian Electrical (Gwynedd) Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical services provider in North/West Wales seeks a skilled electrician for full-time employment. You will install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across various settings, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience, an NVQ Level 3, and strong troubleshooting skills. The position offers varied work, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment, alongside competitive benefits including a company vehicle and holidays.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Pension

Company vehicle

Training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience post-qualification as an electrician.
• Proven experience in maintenance and repair of electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, and fault-finding.
• Inspect, test, and certify works per current regulations.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

Electrical installation

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition (BS 7671)

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

• Location: Porthmadog (projects across North/West Wales)
• Contract: Full‑Time / Permanent
• Department: Electrical Services
• Reports To: Managing Director / Operations Manager
• Start Date: As soon as available

About Cambrian Electrical

Cambrian Electrical delivers high‑quality electrical services across domestic, commercial, and industrial environments. Our team also provides specialist systems including fire alarms, CCTV, EV charge points, and Solar PV & battery storage solutions. We take pride in safe workmanship, tidy sites, and clear communication with clients and colleagues.

Role Purpose

To install, test, commission, maintain, and repair electrical systems to current standards and regulations, delivering excellent workmanship and customer service on every job. The role includes work on fire alarm and CCTV systems and opportunities to develop in EV charging and Solar PV & battery storage.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, fault‑finding and repair in domestic, commercial and industrial settings.
• Inspect, test, and certify works in line with current BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and company procedures.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults efficiently with clear communication to clients/site leads.
• Install, commission, and maintain fire detection & alarm systems and CCTV (training provided where required).
• Install and commission EV charge points and Solar PV & battery storage systems (where qualified/experienced).
• Read and work from drawings, schedules, and method statements; provide as‑built information where needed.
• Ensure safe systems of work: risk assessments, method statements, permits to work, and lock‑out/tag‑out as applicable.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, and company vehicle to a high standard; keep accurate job records and certificates.
• Liaise professionally with customers, site managers, and team members; support apprentices when required.
• Adhere to all company policies including health & safety, environmental, and quality management.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Time‑served electrician with minimum 5 years’ experience post‑qualification.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation and AM2 (or equivalent final assessment).
• 18th Edition (BS 7671) and strong knowledge of current electrical regulations.
• Proven experience in maintenance and repair of electrical systems and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Competent user of test equipment and documentation (e.g., EIC, EICR, Minor Works).

What We Offer

• Varied work across domestic, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Supportive team culture with opportunities to broaden skills (fire, CCTV, EV, Solar PV & storage).
• Training and continued professional development where relevant.
• Company vehicle/van (role dependent), tools and test equipment as appropriate.
• Paid holidays, pension and other benefits in line with company policy.

Working Hours & Travel

Standard full‑time hours with occasional overtime/out‑of‑hours as required by projects.

Travel to sites across North/West Wales and surrounding areas; some short‑notice call‑outs may occur.

Compliance

• Right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory references and, where required by client sites, background checks.