Approved electrician

Job Description

adi Automotive Electrical Services – Approved Electrician

Location – Midlands-based preferred (covering customer sites across the Midlands and occasional UK-wide travel)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Approved Electrician to join our growing team, supporting a portfolio of industrial and automotive sector clients across multiple sites. This is a varied and hands-on role combining electrical installation, maintenance and project support responsibilities.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are based in the Midlands, as the majority of our work is located across this region.

This role offers a clear pathway for career development. For the right candidate, there will be opportunities to progress into a supervisor position.

Specifically, your key responsibilities will include:

• Carry out electrical installations, modifications, maintenance and testing on industrial and automotive sites.
• Manage day-to-day site activities, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Liaise with customers, site contacts, engineers and subcontractors.
• Order and coordinate materials, equipment and labour requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, quality checks and safety audits.
• Prepare and review risk assessments and method statements.
• Support the delivery of larger projects alongside the management team.
• Ensure all work complies with current electrical regulations, company procedures and client requirements.

About you

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• AM2 qualification.
• Current BS 7671 Wiring Regulations qualification (18th Edition).
• Holding a CompEx qualification and/or relevant CompEx experience would be advantageous.
• Experience within manufacturing, production, automotive, or other heavy industrial sectors.
• The flexibility and willingness to work across multiple customer sites.
• A good understanding of current electrical regulations, health & safety requirements, and industry compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with customers, contractors and colleagues.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel throughout the Midlands, with occasional travel further afield when required.

The Benefits 

• The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway
• Healthcare cash plan
• 24/7 GP helpline including private electronic prescription service
• Enhanced Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee
• Generous holiday allowance
• Celebration days
• Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners