Electrician Jobs UK
Qualified electricians for 1st fix, 2nd fix, and testing & commissioning work on construction projects across the UK. Weekly PAYE pay, CSCS-verified placements, immediate starts on Tier 1 and Tier 2 sites across the UK.
£200 – £260/day · 15 live electrician vacancies
Same-day callback · Weekly pay · No umbrella fees
Electrician Recruitment Across the UK
Hard Hat is a specialist construction recruitment agency supplying electricians to construction sites across London, the M25 and the wider UK. We work exclusively in construction — no white-collar generalism, no admin temps — so when you register with us you go on the books of recruiters who actually understand the trade.
Electricians are critical to every construction project, handling everything from containment and 1st fix cable installation through to 2nd fix, testing, and commissioning. Hard Hat supplies JIB Gold Card holders and ECS-carded electricians for commercial, residential, and industrial projects. We ensure all electricians hold current 18th Edition qualifications and relevant inspection and testing certifications where required. Our electricians work on new builds, refurbishments, and fit-out projects across London, the M25, and the wider South East.
Whether you are looking for your next electrician job, want a contractor to swap into a better-paying site, or you are a main contractor needing reliable electrician supply, we mobilise quickly. Most electricians we register are working within 48 hours. We supply to Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors on residential, commercial, fit-out, civils and infrastructure projects.
Types of Electrician Jobs We Recruit For
We recruit across the full spectrum of electrician roles. If your specialism is listed below, we likely have a live vacancy or a project starting in the next two weeks.
Electrician - 2nd Fix
UK-wide vacancies · CSCS verified
Electrician - 1st Fix
UK-wide vacancies · CSCS verified
Testing & Commissioning Electrician
UK-wide vacancies · CSCS verified
JIB Approved Electrician
UK-wide vacancies · CSCS verified
Electrician Pay Rates — 2026
Realistic electrician pay rates across the UK based on current placements. Rates depend on tickets, experience, contractor and site location. All rates below are PAYE — we do not push umbrella schemes that erode your take-home.
| Experience Level | Pay Range |
|---|---|
| Entry / Improver | £200 - £240/day |
| Standard | £210 - £250/day |
| Experienced | £220 - £260/day |
| Senior / Specialist | £190 - £230/day |
Night Shift Premium
1.5x standard rate on most sites
Weekend / Bank Holiday
1.5x – 2x standard rate
Pay Frequency
Weekly PAYE — every Friday
Holiday Pay
28 days accrued from day one
Want a deeper breakdown? See our UK construction salary guides or read CIS vs PAYE explained.
Tickets & Qualifications We Need to See
To place a electrician on a Tier 1 or Tier 2 site we need to verify the following before mobilisation:
- JIB Gold Card or ECS Card
- 18th Edition (BS 7671)
- 2391 Testing (for T&C roles)
- Own tools
Don't have everything yet? Register anyway — we will tell you exactly what's missing and the fastest legitimate way to get site-ready. Read our CSCS guide →
Why electricians Choose Hard Hat
We are a construction-only recruitment agency built and run by people who came off the tools. We are not a generalist agency dabbling in construction — every consultant lives and breathes site work.
Same-Day Callbacks
Register before midday and a recruiter calls you the same working day with live electrician vacancies.
Weekly PAYE Pay
Paid every Friday, no umbrella deductions, holiday pay accrued from day one.
Tier 1 & Tier 2 Sites
We supply electricians to the biggest names in UK construction — better sites, better rates, better continuity.
Long-Term Continuity
When one site ends we move you straight to the next. No gaps, no chasing.
Compliance Done For You
We handle CSCS verification, Right to Work, references and onboarding — you just turn up to site.
Frontline Founded
Founded by Robert and Andrew — both ex-frontline. We talk to you like a tradesman, not a candidate.
Electrician Jobs by Location
Find electrician vacancies near you.
Electrician Jobs London
0 vacancies
Electrician Jobs Surrey
0 vacancies
Electrician Jobs Kent
0 vacancies
Electrician Jobs Essex
0 vacancies
Electrician Jobs Hertfordshire
1 vacancies
Electrician Jobs Berkshire
3 vacancies
Electrician Jobs Croydon
2 vacancies
Electrician Jobs Sutton
0 vacancies
Electrician Jobs Kingston
1 vacancies
Electrician Jobs Guildford
4 vacancies
Electrician Jobs Reading
0 vacancies
Electrician Jobs Slough
1 vacancies
Electrician Jobs Watford
1 vacancies
Electrician Jobs Milton Keynes
1 vacancies
Electrician Jobs Staines
0 vacancies
Electrician Jobs Woking
1 vacancies
How to Apply for Electrician Jobs
Upload Your CV
Submit your CV, JIB Gold Card or ECS Card and Right to Work in under 2 minutes.
Same-Day Callback
A specialist electrician recruiter calls you back the same working day to confirm availability.
Get Vetted Once
We verify your tickets, references and Right to Work — done once, then you're cleared for any of our sites.
Start Working
Mobilised to a live electrician vacancy within 24–48 hours.
Live Electrician Vacancies
Electrician - Immediate Start
Electrician - 2nd Fix
Electrician - 2nd Fix
Electrician - 1st Fix
Testing & Commissioning Electrician
Electrician - 2nd Fix
Electrician - 1st Fix
Electrician - 2nd Fix
Electrician - 1st Fix
Testing & Commissioning Electrician
JIB Approved Electrician
Electrician - 2nd Fix
Electrician - 2nd Fix
Electrician - 2nd Fix
Electrician - 2nd Fix
Other Construction Trades We Recruit For
Hard Hat covers every trade on a UK construction site. Browse other live trade vacancies:
Electrician Jobs — FAQs
Quick answers about electrician recruitment UK.