Trainee Electrician

Trainee Electrician - Hazardous Environments

Location: Kent, UK

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £29k, plus overtime, plus van, tools, Medicash and career development opportunities

Are you partway through your electrical training and looking to take your career to the next level? We’re seeking a Part-Trained Trainee Electrician to join our team, working on exciting projects across the commercial, industrial, and hazardous area sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, further your skills, and work towards full qualification in a supportive and professional environment.

Our client is a business that strives to help their customers to understand and manage their environmental risks. As a result of their continued growth and success they are now looking for an individual to join their UK wide team of electricians, completing a wide range of electrical duties for customers in the Energy division with a particular focus on Petrol Filling Stations sites across the UK.

As a Part-Trained Trainee Electrician, you’ll build on your existing knowledge by assisting experienced engineers with installations, maintenance, and testing. You’ll work alongside qualified engineers on real-world projects, gaining practical experience while continuing to develop your skills and progressing toward relevant certifications, such as CompEx Electrical Engineer.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assisting qualified engineers with electrical installations, maintenance, and testing at various UK locations.
• Perform minor civil duties, such as clearing cable routes or drilling, as part of installation tasks.
• Support testing of circuits and cabling, recording results under supervision.
• Assist in completing and submitting test certifications and documentation.
• Prepare and check equipment before work, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Work on-site with customers, maintaining a professional approach and discussing ongoing work.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including reading and signing RAMS documentation.
• Travel nationwide, including staying overnight when required to meet project demands.

About you:

• Partially completed electrical training, with at least 1-2 years of experience and education.
• Basic understanding of electrical installations, testing, and maintenance.
• Commitment to developing skills and working towards full qualification.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices, including RAMS documentation.
• A valid UK driving license.
• Right to work in the UK.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values its people and fosters a culture of balance and growth, apply today! We look forward to receiving your application and speaking with you soon.