Building Finishing Services UK Ltd.
Electrician
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Experienced Electrician – Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas
£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
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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
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382)
- 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
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Desirable
- Social housing or repairs & maintenance experience
- Experience using handheld job management systems
- Multi-trade skills
Why Join BFS? With over 100 directly employed tradespeople, BFS continues to invest in its people, vehicles, technology and training. 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.
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