Electrician
| Company: | Talent Finder |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £42,500 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | M90 1QX |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Electrician | Manchester Airport | Full Time | £42,500 per annum
Our client is a respected electrical services company based at Manchester Airport, providing high-quality, safe and reliable electrical solutions.
The Role
You will carry out electrical installations, maintenance, repairs, testing and inspections across airport terminals and building units at Manchester Airport, ensuring all work meets the required safety and quality standards.
The role focuses primarily on new installations, alongside planned preventative maintenance, reactive call-outs, fault-finding, and electrical testing. The successful candidate must be able to work independently when required and alongside other electricians, with initial support provided to help them settle into the role.
Key Responsibilities
• Carry out electrical installations across commercial and industrial environments, including airport terminals and building units
• Undertake electrical maintenance, repairs and fault-finding
• Perform electrical testing, periodic inspections and Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
• Complete inspection reports and electrical certification, with work checked by the NICEIC Qualified Supervisor
• Work with distribution boards, control panels and three-phase systems
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive call-outs
• Ensure all work complies with relevant electrical regulations, legislation and safety standards
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, reports and inspection certificates
• Follow company health and safety procedures and airport security requirements
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, maintaining high standards of workmanship and customer service
• Work independently when required and contribute to the wider electrical team
Requirements
Essential
• Current ECS Gold Card – this is an absolute requirement
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
• AM2 qualification
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• City & Guilds 2391 or an equivalent recognised inspection and testing qualification, such as 2394/2395
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience in commercial and industrial electrical installations
• Knowledge of electrical testing, inspection and certification, including EICRs
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of electrical safety regulations and industry best practices
• Ability to complete airport security clearance and the required vetting process
Desirable
• IPAF qualification
• Confined Spaces qualification
• Experience working with distribution boards, control panels and three-phase systems
What’s In It For You
• Starting salary of £42,500 per annum, with flexibility for the right candidate depending on qualifications and experience
• Overtime opportunities, including enhanced rates for Saturdays, Sundays, bank holidays, nights and work outside normal hours
• Monday to Friday working pattern, 40 hours per week
• 20 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension, with employer contributions
• In-house training and relevant external training where required
• Testing equipment and PPE provided
• Parking available at the office
• Transport provided from the office to work sites around Manchester Airport
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