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Electrician

Salary Range
£16 - £20
£1 - £2 / mo

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Birmingham, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
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Position Overview & Specifications

We’re Smart Tec Solutions operating throughout the UK offering Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services, specialising in retail, commercial and education sectors. We offer a true design and build service to all sectors.

Position

Due to continued growth, we are searching for qualified electricians to join to the team at Smart Tec Solutions with immediate starts available. The work will involve all aspects of electrical installation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • First and Second fix installations
  • Electrical repairs and modifications.
  • Diagnose and address functionality and safety issues.
  • Install indoor electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems.
  • Inspect and test electrical systems, including fuses, transformers and circuit breakers.
  • Stay apprised of revisions to relevant building and safety regulations.
  • Containment

Requirements

  • Certificated qualifications and demonstrated experience commercial electrical works.
  • Proven knowledge and experience in electrical fixed wire testing, installing and maintaining up to 400v.
  • Ability to correctly complete the relevant certifications, follow agreed procedures and accurately record data and information.
  • Ability to accurately interpret technical data & drawings and instructions.
  • Experience of working in a customer focused environment within agreed performance targets.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to make decisions and solve problems seeking any advice required.
  • Ability to carry out physical tasks and lift weights in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
  • Good working knowledge of Health & Safety Practices.
  • Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

  • ECS/JiB – Graded Electrician.
  • Other building trade skills in addition to main trade.

Essential Qualifications:

  • City and Guilds 236 Pt 1 & 2 (or NVQ Level 3).
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671.

Salary: From £15.74 up to £20.44 per hour

Other information

“Deliver a high-quality service which is competitively priced for all our clients”

The Smart Tec Solutions Head Office is based in the iconic Fort Dunlop building, in Birmingham. We also have an office based in Openshaw, Manchester. We were founded in April 2015 by Jon Potter and Andrew Constantinou, with a small team of highly skilled engineers.

We have directly employed SMSTS site supervisors, plumbers, heating engineers, electricians, and apprentices alongside with a team of trusted sub-contractors. Our team operate nationwide day or night, including weekends to meet the needs of our clients.

The ethos of our company then and now is to deliver a high-quality service which is competitively priced for all our clients. To do this, we continuously develop our processes and policies, this involves regular staff training and monitoring of current procedures, which enables us to deliver the best possible service.

Since the company was founded, we have managed to build up a reputable brand which has led to us forming excellent working relationships with contractors and sub-contractors alike. We are always keen to build and develop new working relationships. To date, we have delivered in excess of one thousand projects for M&S through main contractors, along with projects for other companies. The projects have ranged from £500 to £3.2 Million.

Company Benefits

Company Pension: We auto-enrol our employees into our pension scheme and contribute 3% of their annual salary.

Development Training: We provide everyone with an equal chance of discovering the amazing things they are capable of and champion their personal and professional development.

Accommodation: With our team operating nationwide day or night, including weekends we offer all staff temporary accommodation local to site.

Travel: Whether your driving or using public transport to get to site we will cover the full cost.

Any information you supply as a part of the application process will be handled and stored in relation to this application only. Your information will be accessible to Smart Tec Solutions HR team as well as relevant Hiring Managers. If your application is successful, any relevant information you have provided will be added to your personal file and will be used to administer and manage your employment with us, including for payroll purposes. If you are unsuccessful in the application process, your details and documents will be stored by Smart Tec Solutions for 6 months, after which they will be destroyed. You can access, update, or correct the personal information we hold about you at any time.

As an Equal Opportunities and disability confident employer we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. If you have a disability we will support you through the recruitment process, please let us know what support we can provide.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £15.74-£20.44 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free or subsidised travel

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Electrician roles across Smart Tec Solutions LTD's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16 - £20 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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