Electrician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Electrician – Bolton
Up to £43,400 earnings, plus company vehicle and equipment
We are expanding our work force and looking for experienced electricians with the ability to carry out all the customers compliance requirements within commercial properties, these can range from retail and hospitality to sports stadiums, Hospitals, Educational facilities, and government institutions.
A role of an Electrician at phs will involve:
- Carrying out Electrical repairs, maintenance, and installations within commercial properties.
- Testing, inspection, and fault finding of electrical equipment.
- Ensuring all administration related to repairs is complete.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will get:
- A base salary of £32,760 - £34,944 with average earnings of circa £43,400 (base salary, on call, overtime/weekends, and paid travel time)
- Realistic earning potential excluding overtime on the weekends circa £41,200
- 31 days holiday allowance (including statutory bank holidays)
- Pension
- A fully maintained company vehicle (available for private use as well)
- We cover all parking fees and work-related expenses
- Fuel card provided
- We provide Laptop, PDA and uniform
- phs Perks (Partnership with Reward Gateway)
- phs Shop (Discount on household consumables)
- Discounts with retailers including Vodaphone.
- Ongoing career development opportunities
- A 24 hour wellbeing helpline
The ideal candidate for an Electrician at phs will have:
- Full UK manual Driving License for a minimum of 12 months (Subject to insurance requirements), with a maximum of 6 points
- NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds 2360/2330 part 1 & 2 qualification
- City & Guilds 2391/2394 & 2395 inspection and testing (Desirable)
- A good level of IT literacy.
- An understanding of Health and Safety Regulations within the workplace.
- IPAF and PASMA are not essential but desirable.
- City & Guilds 18th Edition qualification
- The successful candidate will need to meet the requirements of an enhanced DBS check.
About phs:
Phs Group was founded in 1963 and we are the leading provider for Hygiene Services in the UK, Spain and Ireland with over 120,000 customers across 300,000 locations incorporating numerous businesses during its 59 years of business. Our businesses include: Washrooms, Healthcare, Floorcare, Phs Direct and Direct 365 (sale of consumables), Phs Greenleaf, Teacrate, Besafe, Wastekit and Compliance.
Phs compliance focuses on helping more than 2,000 UK business customers test, install and manage their property infrastructure assets. PHS Compliance self-delivers electrical test and inspection, M&E installation & maintenance & asset verification with over 400 engineers based nationwide. Our technical and quality management standards are second to none, we are one of a few UK Companies accredited to UKAS 17020 inspection body standards for fixed wire and portable appliance testing.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Building & Personnel Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Electrician roles across PHS Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Building & Personnel Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £31,200 - £33,280 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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