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Electrician (East London) - £40,000 to £42,000 + Overtime at Enhanced Rates + Van, Phone, Laptop, Tools, JIB Health Cover, and 24 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
About the Company:
Established over 50 years ago, this East London-based contractor is a respected name in Electrical and Security Services. With a turnover exceeding £10m and a consistent pipeline of work, they’ve built a strong reputation for reliability, technical excellence, and long-standing client relationships across commercial, industrial, and public sector environments. Their supportive, hands-on culture and continued investment in staff development make this a great place to build a long-term career.
The Opportunity:
Due to increased demand across a portfolio of term maintenance contracts, we are looking for a dependable and experienced PPM Electrician to join the team. The role is predominantly based on a key contract in East London, with occasional travel to surrounding sites across Greater London.
You’ll be delivering a wide range of planned and reactive electrical works across both commercial and domestic settings, from lighting upgrades and small repairs, to EICR remedials and testing your own installations.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out electrical installations across commercial and domestic sites
- Complete various electrical tasks including repairs, replacements, EICR remedials and general maintenance
- Test and certify your own work prior to QS approval
- Follow scheduled programmes of work and report to your Supervisor
- Participate in a shared on-call rota for urgent callouts
- Work flexibly, including occasional nights and weekends depending on project demands
- Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and health & safety standards
Requirement for the position of Electrician:
- 5+ years’ experience as an Electrical Installer across both domestic and commercial environments
- Strong working knowledge of current IET wiring regulations and best practices
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) via apprenticeship or similar route
- 18th Edition qualified
- ECS Card (current)
- Full UK driving licence
- Confident communicator with sound written and verbal skills
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience in a PPM role
- Worked in critical/sensitive environments
Salary & Benefits:
- Annual Base Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 depending on experience
- Company Vehicle, Phone, Laptop & Tools provided
- 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- JIB Health Cover & Company Pension
- Training, development and ongoing support
- Overtime at 1.5x (nights & Saturdays) / 2x (Sundays)
- Working hours: 8am to 5pm (Mon–Fri) with 1-hour unpaid lunch
- Immediate start available
If you’re an experienced Electrician looking to join a highly-respected and growing Electrical contractor that truly values its people, please apply online today or contact Rob Green at David Leslie for a confidential discussion.
About David Leslie Ltd
David Leslie Ltd is a family-run recruitment consultancy with over 20 years’ experience partnering with M&E, Fit Out and Building Contractors. Built on trust, integrity and long-term partnerships, we focus on matching the right people with the right opportunities and supporting candidates throughout their careers.
