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
