Commercial Electrician in Edinburgh

Commercial Electrician – Edinburgh – Salary up to £47,000 plus OT!

CBW are looking for a highly experienced Electrician to join a leading facilities provider on a large static site with occasional travel to smaller sites. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced electrician to work across a diverse range of commercial sites, delivering high-quality maintenance, installation, and compliance work.

Hours of Work:

• Monday – Friday 8am – 4.30pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install electrical systems including lighting, power distribution, containment, trunking, cabling, and switchgear.
• Perform regular inspections and preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with scheduled programmes, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.
• Support specialist installs and lighting setups as required.
• Ensure compliance with current electrical regulations and health & safety standards.
• Complete electrical inspection and testing, including EICRs and remedial works.
• Maintain accurate records of all works undertaken using the sites maintenance systems.
• Carry out risk assessments and method statements before commencing tasks.
• Liaise with curators, contractors, and facilities staff to ensure minimal disruption to daily operations and public access.
• Occasionally assist with general building maintenance tasks (e.g., HVAC support, minor repairs) as part of a multi-skilled facilities team.

Person Specification:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (required).
• C&G 2391 or 2394/5 Inspection & Testing (desirable but not essential).
• Proven experience in commercial or industrial electrical installations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• ECS Gold Card (preferred).
• Basic Disclosure required.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £47,000, inclusive of on-call rota (1 in 7).
• Company pension scheme.
• 34 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Enhanced overtime rates: 1.5x and 2x.
• Private healthcare cover included.