Approved Electrician (Commercial) – MOD Project
Location: South Central
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Approved Electrician to work on a long-term commercial project within the defence sector in South Central.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electrician with a strong commercial background who takes pride in delivering high-quality installation, inspection and testing work to a high standard.
Due to the nature of the project, successful candidates will be required to obtain BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance as a minimum. Candidates holding existing higher-level security clearance will be considered favourably.
Key Responsibilities
The successful electrician will be responsible for a range of commercial electrical installation duties, including:
- Installing containment systems, including tray, basket, trunking and conduit
- Installing, glanding and terminating SWA and LV cabling
- Installing, altering and upgrading distribution boards (DBs)
- Carrying out power and lighting installations
- Undertaking inspection and testing of completed electrical works
- Completing relevant certification and documentation
- Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and specifications
- Working safely and efficiently within a secure site environment
- Maintaining high standards of workmanship and compliance throughout the
- project
Essential Requirements
- JIB Gold Card – Approved Electrician
- 18th Edition – BS 7671:2018+A2:2022
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing – ESSENTIAL
- Proven commercial electrical installation experience
- Strong experience with containment, SWA installations and distribution boards
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
- Ability to successfully obtain BPSS clearance
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience working on MOD, defence, nuclear or other high-security sites
- Current BPSS, SC or DV clearance
- Experience working within secure or highly regulated environments
- Familiarity with site-specific health and safety procedures and permit-to-work systems
- The Ideal Candidate
- We are looking for electrician who are:
- Reliable, professional and safety-conscious
- Experienced in commercial electrical installation, inspection and testing
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship
- Confident working from electrical drawings and specifications
- Comfortable working within a secure and highly regulated environment
- Professional and dependable in their approach
What's on Offer
- Competitive rates of pay
- Long-term project opportunity
- Work on a prestigious defence-sector project
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced and professional team
Apply Now
If you are a qualified Approved Electrician with City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing and strong commercial experience, and are interested in long-term work within the defence sector, we would be keen to hear from you.
Pay: From £50,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have current SC/BPSS Clearance?
Licence/Certification:
- City & Guilds 2391 or Equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
