Multi Skilled Electrician

Multi Skilled Electrician (Commercial & Shopfitting)

Location: Primarily on customer sites across the UK

Salary: Up to £55,000

Benefits: Company-provided tools, uniform, site-specific training and a workplace Pension

Company Overview

CBSS Ltd is a trusted provider of commercial building services specializing in high-quality interior fitouts, refurbishments, and comprehensive building maintenance across retail and other commercial environments. Known for our commitment to safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction, we are seeking a skilled Electrician to join our growing team, working on-site at various client locations across the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects in a highly professional environment.

About the Role

As a Multi Skilled Electrician, you will play a crucial role in delivering safe, high-quality electrical installations in retail, commercial, and shopfitting projects, while also supporting the broader project team. This role requires not only technical expertise but a proactive, adaptable mindset, as you’ll be expected to add value beyond core electrical tasks.

Working at customer sites across the UK, you’ll be flexible with travel and will need to stay away from home during the week. As a senior figure on-site, we expect you to lead by example, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to adhering to all regulations and company guidelines. In addition, you’ll provide valuable support to senior managers during the quotation phase by assisting in the pricing of electrical elements, ensuring accuracy and drawing on your industry knowledge.

Typical working hours are 48 per week spread from Monday to Friday with weekends offered as overtime as and when required by the demands of specific projects.

This is an exciting role that blends hands-on electrical work with opportunities to influence project planning and estimation. Your contributions will be key in shaping high-quality project outcomes in the commercial building sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Installations: Perform high-quality electrical installations and modifications for shopfitting and commercial building projects, ensuring all work adheres to rigorous safety and quality standards.
• Certification and Compliance: Certify and sign off on all electrical work, maintaining strict compliance with relevant regulations, including BS 7671 (18th Edition). Lead by example in upholding safety protocols and company guidelines.
• Project Support: Collaborate with senior managers during the quotation phase, providing expert input on the electrical scope of work and cost estimations. Support project managers on-site, contributing to project planning, and assisting with accurate and timely site reporting.
• On-Site Operations: Adapt to a variety of customer sites across the UK, maintaining professionalism and flexibility. Travel and accommodation will be provided as needed, with some projects requiring overnight stays.
• Team Assistance and Cross-Functional Support: Act as a senior on-site figure, assisting other team members to ensure project completion, addressing tasks outside of core electrical work as needed, and creating a productive work environment.
• Equipment and Safety: Use company-provided tools and uphold safety standards by wearing the appropriate PPE. Demonstrate responsibility and care in handling equipment, aligning with company policies for safety and accountability.

Mandatory Qualifications

To ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance, candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) certification
• City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) in Inspection and Testing
• Valid ECS or JIB Gold Card [MH1]
• Full UK Driving License (essential for travel to various sites)

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial electrical installations and shopfitting, with an understanding of the unique demands of retail and other commercial environments. You must be reliable, detail-oriented, and flexible with the willingness to travel between sites and stay away from home as required. This role is suited to an Electrician who can work autonomously, with the ability to assist in pricing electrical works accurately and supporting senior management during project planning.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Multi-Skilled: Competent in various aspects of commercial electrical work with the ability to adapt to different project demands.
• Customer-Focused: Professional, courteous, and committed to delivering a high standard of service.
• Technical Knowledge: Able to assess electrical requirements for projects and assist in the quotation process with accurate pricing insights.
• Strong Communication: Able to communicate effectively with team members and clients, providing updates and ensuring clarity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Workplace Pension
• Company-provided tools and uniform
• Company Vehicle
• Training on company-specific systems and procedures
• Accommodation provided for stays away from home