Job Description
Commercial Electrician3 Nights Away, Home Thursday NightTypical earnings around £52,000+ per year / £4,400+ per month based on 50 hours per week.We are looking for a fully qualified electrician to join the business in a permanent full-time role.This position focuses on commercial and industrial installation work across mainland UK. A lot of our work takes place in automotive workshop environments, but the role is not limited to that. What it does involve is organised installation work, working away during the week, and being part of a team that takes pride in doing things properly.We prefer to be clear about what the role involves so applicants understand the environment and expectations from the start.The working patternMost weeks follow the same structure:Travel Monday morningAway Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nightHome Thursday nightThat means 3 nights away most weeks, not 4.Across Monday to Thursday you will typically work around 50 hours, creating strong earning potential while still getting you home for a 3 day weekend most weeks.Friday is normally a rest day.
Occasionally there may be the option of local work, but this is entirely optional.Pay and package£18.50 per hour basic rate (JIB rate)Higher starting rate available for electricians holding 2391 / Approved Electrician status (typically starting from £20 per hour)Overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hoursTypical gross monthly earnings around £4,400+ based on a 50-hour week£20 per night away allowanceAccommodation arranged and fully paid by the office usually Airbnb style where possible, or Premier Inn / Travelodge if unavailableCompany van providedHoliday pay calculated using average earnings including overtimePay progression linked to performance, output and reliabilityReviews take place during probation at 30 days, 3 months and 6 months, followed by annual reviews. Strong performers can progress quickly beyond starting rates.The roleYou will be carrying out commercial and industrial electrical installation work as part of our installation side of the business.Typical work includes:Electrical installations linked to specialist equipmentPower supplies and connectionsContainment and wiringWorking in active commercial environments where planning and organisation are importantSupporting and leading junior electricians / mates on siteInitially you will work alongside one of our existing lead engineers to learn how we operate before progressing into your own team and projects.You will be joining the business as an additional installation team alongside three existing teams working on projects across the UK.How we workWe understand that electricians get frustrated with badly organised jobs where materials are missing and engineers are left sorting everything out themselves.We work hard to avoid that.Our aim is to keep projects organised so engineers can focus on the installation work itself.That includes:Materials organised by the office before the jobAccounts with all major wholesalersCompany credit card provided for site purchases where requiredLead engineers provided with a work tabletJob information handled digitally and accessible when neededWe expect high standards, but we also make sure engineers are properly supported.Travel and accommodationWhen working away, time is recorded from the yard in Cottingham.Engineers clock on when leaving the yard Monday morning and clock off/on when arriving/leaving digs, and again when returning to the yard at the end of the week.Minimum requirementsApplicants must meet the following:Fully qualified electricianNVQ Level 3, AM2 and 18th Edition completedFull UK driving licenceCommercial or industrial installation experienceExperience supervising, supporting or taking responsibility on siteWillingness to work away Monday to Thursday most weeksWho this role suitsThis role suits electricians who:Enjoy installation work rather than reactive domestic jobsAre comfortable taking responsibility on siteAre happy working away during the weekWant strong earning potentialWant to join a growing business and build a long-term roleWe run a supportive environment rather than an authoritarian one. We expect people to take pride in their work and we make sure engineers have the structure and support to do that.ApplyWe are not waiting for a closing date.The sooner the right person applies, the sooner we can get them started.
We already have a van ready to go.If you are a qualified electrician with commercial or industrial experience and the travel pattern suits you, we would like to hear from you.Keywords:Commercial ElectricianIndustrial ElectricianInstallation ElectricianElectrical InstallationNVQ Level 3 ElectricianJIB ElectricianApproved ElectricianEquals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.TPBN1_UKTJ