Electrician

Description:

Meridian - Electrical testers/testing electricians required - Lucrative opportunity**
 
Meridian requires Electrical Testers & Testing Electricians with a commercial/industrial background to work on a large-scale project for a UK leading contractor near Reading, Berkshire.
 
Starts available August/September 2026
Location – Near Reading, Berkshire
Duration – Ongoing
 
*****This is a very lucrative, long-term opportunity where you can maximise your earning potential through 11-day fortnight working pattern*****
 
(Wk1 – 68.5 hrs, Wk2 – 42hrs) with lots of midweek and weekend overtime available*****
**ALL WEEKEND HOURS ARE PAID AT X2 DOUBLE = £52.89 per hour**
 
*****Travel, Lodging and weekly bonuses paid weekly*****
 
Security Clearance must be obtained to work this role (we will assist you through this process every step of the way – this is at no cost to you)
Start Date: ASAP (2 weeks from application commencement dependant on SC Security Clearance process)
Requirements: JIB Gold Card, IPAF, testing & inspection qualifications and experience & willingness for Security Clearance
 
Methods of pay - Pay as You Earn (PAYE) - ONLY - No payroll company charges
 
Electrical Testers & Testing Electricians PAYE rates, allowances and bonuses
Monday - Friday 1st 37.5 hours
£26.44 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
 
Midweek overtime - any hours after 37.5 (Mon-Fri)
£39.67 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
 
All Saturday and all Sunday hours
£52.89 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
 
Lodge £70 per day (taxed)
Travel Allowance (taxed Periodic fare dependent on home location)
Travel Time (Periodic hours dependent upon home location)
£50 Bonus paid weekly dependent on quality and £50 Bonus paid weekly on productivity/attendance – (both taxed)
Fortnightly completions Incentive bonus £110 - Must work full 11 days to qualify – (taxed)
 
If you are suitable for this role and would like to express an interest, please apply to this job advert to be contacted by one of our specialist team