Senior Electrician

Position: Senior Electrician

Location: Ashford, Kent

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (DOE)

We currently have an opportunity available for an experienced Electrician to join an electrical contractor based Kent who specialise in electrical installations and maintenance for clients across sectors including agricultural, commercial, and high-end residential, and are offering the potential to transition into a management position as the company continues to grow.

Senior Electrician Job Overview

Completing a mixture of electrical installation and maintenance works across the commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors
Travelling to sites across Kent including large commercial farms, schools, colleges, businesses and high-end residential properties
Working across traditional electrical installations along with renewable energy projects including EV chargers and solar PV systems
Assisting the Managing Director with the day-to-day operations of the business including supporting apprentice/junior electricians, helping with client communications, quoting for small works/remedial projects, and overseeing teams on site
Eventually progressing into a management position within the company, taking charge of full projects, ongoing maintenance contracts, and engineering support

Senior Electrician Job Requirements

Fully qualified Electrician, holding NVQ Level 3, AM2 & 18th Edition
Additional qualifications including ECS/JIB Gold Card and 2391 Inspection & Testing are desirable but not essential
Experienced working across a range of electrical projects within residential and commercial sites, including both installations and ongoing electrical maintenance
Experience supervising junior electricians and overseeing teams on site
Based within a commutable distance of Ashford, Kent, and holding a full UK driving licence

Senior Electrician Salary & Benefits

Basic salary £50,000 - £55,000, depending on experience
Company vehicle and fuel card provided
Working hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm, flexible depending on project location
28 days holiday, including bank holidays
On call rota: 1 weekend in 4 with a £100 retainer paid on top of any additional hours worked
All local work
Structured opportunity to progress into an off-the-tools roleBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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