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Job Title: Electrical Improver
Hourly Rate of Pay: £16.95
Contract Type: Permanent
Type of Employment: Full Time
Total Weekly Contractual Hours: 37.5
Location: Mitie, Unit 5 Scot Court, Matford Park Road, Exeter, Devon, England, EX2 8AW
An Electrical Improver supports qualified electricians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. This role is ideal for individuals progressing through their training or seeking to gain further experience before qualifying as an electrician. Electrical Improvers are expected to demonstrate a growing competence in practical electrical tasks and a commitment to safety and professional development.
Key responsibilities include assisting electricians in the installation of electrical systems and components across commercial, industrial, and domestic sites. The Electrical Improver will carry out basic electrical tasks under supervision, such as cable pulling, containment installation, and minor wiring. They are also responsible for preparing and maintaining tools, equipment, and materials for use on site. Following instructions from supervisors and electricians is essential to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently. The Electrical Improver must adhere to site-specific health and safety protocols and JIB National Working Rules. Maintaining a clean and organised work area and supporting general site duties are also part of the role. Moreover, the Electrical Improver is expected to engage in ongoing learning and development to progress toward full electrician status.
To qualify for this position, candidates must be ECS cardholders (Electrical Improver grade) and have completed Stage 1 or Stage 2 of a recognised electrical training programme (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or equivalent). A basic understanding of BS Wiring Regulations and the Electricity at Work Regulations is required, along with a commitment to progressing toward full qualification as an Installation Electrician.
Skills and attributes necessary for success in this role include good practical aptitude and a willingness to learn, the ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team, basic fault-finding and problem-solving skills, and awareness of health and safety practices in electrical environments. Additionally, a reliable, punctual, and professional attitude is essential.
Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.
Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10, - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .