Electrician

Electrician Location: South West London and Croydon Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £38,000 - £44,000 Basic + Overtime Available (£50,000 - £55,000 OTE) About the Role We are looking for qualified and experienced…

Pay rate £38,000 – £44,000/year
Job type Temporary
Posted 8 September 2026

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Electrician
Location: South West London and Croydon
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £38,000 - £44,000 Basic + Overtime Available (£50,000 - £55,000 OTE)

About the Role

We are looking for qualified and experienced Electricians to join a growing electrical services team operating across South West London, Croydon, and surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects including social housing, commercial properties, schools, maintenance contracts, EV charging installations, fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and electrical testing.
The successful candidate will primarily support social housing contracts, carrying out testing, fault finding, remedial works, and electrical upgrades to ensure properties remain safe and compliant.
This is a field-based position, and while every effort is made to allocate work close to your home location, candidates must be willing to travel throughout South West London, Croydon, and surrounding areas.

What's on Offer?

£38,000 - £44,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
Overtime available with realistic earnings of £50,000 - £55,000+
PAYE employment
Company van or generous vehicle allowance
Fuel card or allowance
Company iPad
Generous holiday entitlement
Company pension scheme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Opportunity to work across a wide range of sectors including testing, commercial installations, EV charging, solar, maintenance, and reactive works
Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing business

Key Responsibilities

Carry out electrical testing, inspection, and fault finding
Complete remedial works and upgrades following testing
Undertake domestic and commercial electrical installations and maintenance
Complete certification and documentation electronically using a tablet
Carry out consumer unit replacements, rewires, accessory changes, and reactive repairs
Work on communal area electrical systems and lighting installations
Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with current regulations

Essential

Fully qualified Electrician
Minimum 2 years' electrical experience
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience carrying out electrical testing and inspections
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Full UK driving licence

Desirable

Inspection and Testing qualification (2391 or equivalent)
Experience within social housing environments
Commercial electrical experience
Street lighting experience
Experience working on schools or public sector projects

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