Approved Electrician (Approved Electrician)

Overview

Reference
Approved Electrician

Salary
£45,000 - £45,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Greater London -- London

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
18 August 2026


Approved Electrician

Location: London & Home Counties
Salary: £45,000 + Overtime + Standby/Call-Out
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Company Vehicle, 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension, Training & Career Progression

The Opportunity

An established and growing electrical services business is looking for an experienced Approved Electrician to join their Operations & Maintenance team.

This is a field-based role covering London and the Home Counties, working across a range of commercial, industrial and utility environments.

The role will involve a good mix of planned and reactive maintenance, inspection and testing, fault finding, repairs and minor electrical works.

You’ll be expected to work independently, manage your own workload and represent the business professionally when dealing with clients. There will also be opportunities to take the lead on site and support other electricians where required.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance

  • Attending reactive electrical call-outs

  • Electrical inspection and testing

  • Fault finding and diagnosis

  • Electrical repairs and remedial works

  • Minor installation works

  • Working on distribution equipment, switchgear and associated electrical infrastructure

  • Completing digital testing and job reports

  • Reading electrical drawings and schematics

  • Identifying parts and materials required for works

  • Providing information for future quotations

  • Working in accordance with RAMS, ITPs and company procedures

  • Taking the lead on site when required

  • Supporting and overseeing other electricians

  • Communicating with clients and site personnel

  • Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent

  • AM2

  • 18th Edition

  • ECS Gold Card

  • Minimum 2 years' electrical experience

  • Experience in electrical maintenance, testing and fault finding

  • Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics

  • Full UK Driving Licence

  • Good communication and customer service skills

  • Ability to work independently and use your own initiative

  • A professional and reliable approach to work

Desirable qualifications/experience:

  • Commercial, industrial or utility experience

  • Operations & Maintenance experience

  • IPAF

  • PASMA

  • First Aid at Work

  • Previous standby or emergency response experience

Package

  • £45,000 basic salary

  • Overtime available

  • Standby/call-out allowance

  • Company vehicle

  • 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

  • Company pension

  • Ongoing training and development

  • Career progression opportunities

  • Long-term position with an established and growing business

Apply Now

If you’re an Approved Electrician looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with overtime, standby payments and a company vehicle, this could be a great next step.

To apply, please contact:

Michael O’Hare
📞 01462 670666
✉️ michael.ohare@irweb.co.uk

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Contact information

Michael O'Hare