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18th Edition Electrician

Location: South East with wider UK travel as needed

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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What you’ll do:

We’re looking for a skilled 18th Edition Electrician to join our expanding team delivering smart electrical solutions across domestic, commercial, and light industrial sites. You’ll be hands-on with EV charge point installations, Solar PV AC works, and reactive maintenance, helping us drive the UK’s renewable energy transition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and commission EV charge points in domestic and commercial settings
• Carry out AC electrical works related to Solar PV (inverters, mains distribution, system integration)
• Conduct periodic inspections, testing, and certification (EICs, EICRs, Minor Works)
• Perform diagnostics, fault finding, and reactive maintenance
• Ensure compliance with current IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671) and NICEIC standards
• Use electronic systems (NIC App, tablet) to complete and upload job documentation
• Liaise with clients, project managers, and team members to ensure smooth project delivery
• Conduct site audits and identify/correct poor practice, supporting consistent high standards

What we’re looking for:

• Fully qualified electrician with 18th Edition BS7671 certification
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 (Inspection & Testing)
• Valid ECS Gold Card (Approved Electrician level)
• Full UK driving licence
• 5+ years’ experience across domestic and commercial installations
• Good communication skills and confident customer-facing experience
• Strong IT skills for commissioning and reporting apps

Desirable skills:

• City & Guilds 2919-01 (EV Charging Equipment Installation)
• Experience with EV charger brands like Alfen, Autel, Alpitronic
• Solar PV accreditation or MCS-related knowledge
• Experience with battery storage and smart energy systems

Why join us:

Career Development Focus:We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities:Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment:Work in a supportive, engaging, and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package:Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:

23 days holiday, Increasing with length of service + bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme & Share options

Robust pension scheme

Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

2 personal choice volunteering days

Ground Control

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.

If you are looking to invest in your future with a business that puts people at the centre of everything, click the apply now button below to speak to a member of our team.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.