Experienced Electrician - full time

Experienced Electrician – Edinburgh & Surrounding areas

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

£42,000–£46,000 Basic Salary | Realistic OTE £60,000 | Company Van | Fuel Card | Overtime | Permanent

Are you an experienced electrician looking for stable, local work with a company that genuinely invests in its people? Building Finishing Services UK Ltd (BFS) — one of Scotland's fastest-growing repairs and maintenance contractors — is expanding, and we're looking for a skilled Electrician to join our team covering Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

This is a permanent role offering steady local work, regular overtime, real career progression, and the backing of a supportive, forward-thinking business.

Package

• £42,000–£46,000 basic salary
• Realistic OTE of £60,000
• Company van and fuel card
• Company phone and tablet
• Uniform provided
• Company pension
• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine career progression

Working Pattern & Location

• Monday–Friday, 40 hours
• Regular overtime opportunities, including evening/weekend/on-call availability
• Local work across Edinburgh & surrounding areas, based out of Sighthill Industrial Estate, Edinburgh

The Role

Working across domestic properties, primarily within social housing and reactive maintenance contracts, you'll carry out:

• Rewiring – full and partial rewires
• Fault finding and electrical repairs
• EICRs, testing and remedial works
• Consumer unit replacements
• Minor installations
• Void property upgrades
• Planned maintenance
• Digital job reporting using handheld devices

You'll work as part of a team of electricians, reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, covering Edinburgh and surrounding areas — working independently day-to-day while liaising closely with planners, supervisors and other trades to deliver a high-quality service.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Gold ECS Card
• Inspection & Testing (C&G 2391)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience in domestic electrical maintenance and rewiring
• Strong fault-finding skills
• Excellent customer service and communication
• Ability to work independently
• Must possess C&G th Edition Qualification

Desirable

• Social housing or repairs & maintenance experience
• Experience using handheld job management systems

Why Join BFS?

With over 100 directly employed tradespeople, BFS continues to invest in its people, vehicles, technology and training. xwwtmva We're proud to be:

• ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Certified
• NICEIC Approved Contractor
• CHAS Elite Accredited
• SafeContractor Approved
• Real Living Wage Employer

If you're looking for a secure, long-term career with a growing business that values its employees, we'd love to hear from you.

Interviews are taking place now, with the potential of an immediate start for the right candidate.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £42,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Electrical: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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