Electrician Jobs in the UK

Electricians are in massive demand across the UK. From social housing maintenance to commercial fit-outs, there are more electrician vacancies than qualified people to fill them. Salaries range from £35K for newly qualified to £50K+ for experienced sparks.

Electrician Salary Guide 2026

• Junior/Newly Qualified: £28,000-£35,000/year
• Experienced Electrician: £36,000-£44,000/year
• Lead/Supervising Electrician: £44,000-£52,000/year
• Contract/Day Rate: £180-£260/day
• Hourly (agency): £22-£28/hour

What Qualifications Do You Need?

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• AMI Part P (for domestic work)
• Gold JIB card (for most site work)
• Testing & inspection (2391/2394/2395) — for higher rates

Top Employers Hiring Electricians

MEARS Group, Clarion Housing, SNG (Sovereign Network Group), and Ian Williams are all actively recruiting electricians for social housing contracts. Browse SiteJobs for live electrician roles near you.