Electrician


Company:	Meridian Business Support
Salary:	£26.44 - £52.89
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG1 1AZ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	14 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

**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.

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