Electrician

Description:

Location: Bedford and surrounding areas

Salary: £35,000–£40,000, depending on experience

Working Hours: 7:30am–4:00pm

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Electrician to join an established electrical and mechanical contractor based in Bedford.

This is a varied position covering domestic and commercial projects within approximately a 50-mile radius of Bedford. Sites can include private homes, schools, care homes, hospitals and other commercial premises.

The successful candidate must be flexible, confident working independently and comfortable adapting to different sites and electrical installations. A significant amount of work is completed within schools during non-term periods.

Daily jobs and schedules are uploaded through a scheduling app, allowing engineers to download and review their allocated work each day.

Key Responsibilities

Completing electrical installation, maintenance and minor works

Working across domestic and commercial environments

Installing metal and PVC containment systems

Installing FP fire-performance and LSF cabling

Working on electrical systems associated with mechanical control panels

Reading drawings, specifications and job instructions

Identifying and resolving electrical faults

Completing work safely and to current electrical regulations

Maintaining accurate records through the company’s scheduling system

Communicating professionally with clients, site teams and other contractors

Ensuring company vehicles, equipment and materials are used responsibly

Essential Requirements

Valid 18th Edition qualification

Strong experience with metal containment

Strong experience with PVC containment

Experience installing FP and LSF cabling

Experience across domestic and commercial projects

Clean UK driving licence

Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload

Willingness to travel to sites within approximately 50 miles of Bedford

Professional and customer-focused approach

Desirable Requirements

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing qualification

Experience working on mechanical control panels

Current enhanced DBS certificate

Previous experience in schools, hospitals or care homes

Candidates without a current DBS certificate will still be considered, as the company will arrange and pay for the required check.

Location and Travel

The company’s head office is based in Bedford, with projects generally located within a 50-mile radius. Candidates based in or around Bedford, Milton Keynes or Luton would be ideally located.

Travel time to and from site will be paid when projects fall outside the company’s standard Bedford mapping area.

Salary and Benefits

Salary of £35,000–£40,000, depending on experience

Company van

Fuel card

Company uniform

PPE provided

Paid travel where applicable

Varied domestic and commercial projects

Long-term permanent opportunity with an established contractor

Apply

If you are a qualified Electrician looking for a varied permanent position across Bedford and the surrounding areas, please apply with your current CV or contact Shero Talent Consultancy for further information