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Job Title: Approved Electrician
Hourly Rate of Pay: £20.38
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
A JIB Approved Electrician is a qualified professional responsible for the installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems in accordance with industry standards and regulations. This role requires advanced technical competence, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team on commercial, industrial, or domestic projects.
Main duties include installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in line with BS Wiring Regulations and the Electricity at Work Regulations. The JIB Approved Electrician will interpret technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate installation and compliance with relevant standards. They will also conduct electrical inspection and testing, completing the necessary certification and documentation. Diagnosing faults and carrying out remedial work efficiently is a key responsibility. Additionally, the electrician must ensure all work is performed safely and in accordance with JIB National Working Rules and site-specific health and safety protocols. The role also involves liaising with clients, site managers, and other trades to coordinate work schedules and resolve any issues. Mentoring apprentices and junior electricians, where applicable, is also part of the role.
To qualify as a JIB Approved Electrician, the following qualifications and training are required: the completion of a recognised apprenticeship, achievement of a Level 3 NVQ in Electrotechnical Services or an equivalent qualification, and successful completion of the AM2. Candidates must have a minimum of two years' post-qualification experience as an Installation Electrician, an up-to-date qualification in the latest edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS), and be an ECS Gold Card holder (Registered Electrician status preferred).
The key skills and attributes required for the role include a strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and components, the ability to work independently and manage time effectively, excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills, strong communication and teamwork abilities, and a commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to the JIB Code of Conduct.
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 .