electrical work

  1. WagoGateSMT

    Electrician Jobs Commercial electrician and technician jobs available international electrical work - apply within

    Looking for Electrician / Installation Technician (avg. 3-Week Projects Abroad) We’re seeking a skilled professional to join our team for dynamic projects abroad and onboard cruise ships. Commercial electrician and technician jobs available international electrical work, dm for contact...
  2. LmarshallSparks

    UK Reflections on Transitioning from Plumbing to Electrical Work

    After working as a plumber and gas engineer for nearly 12 years, I decided two years ago to retrain as an electrician. It’s been a challenging but rewarding journey, and I’m on track to be fully qualified by May/June 2025. Along the way, I’ve come to really appreciate the differences between the...
  3. J

    UK Is Commercial Electrical Work Notifiable?

    I'm a previous C&G 2/3 qualified electrician who used to work under an NICEIC domestic contractor for many years but I recently decided to not become registered due to the change in criteria and losing my passion for electrical so I recently moved onto new lines of work... Today I was doing...
  4. J

    Where should I start when looking for electrical work?

    Hello all. I recently obtained my first ECS Electrical labourers card and am waiting for certificates to come back so i can attempt my AM2 in the not to distant future. I have much experience ON construction sites but only a very limited amount of experience in electrical installations, but I...
    • Joe_Spark
    • Thread
    • advice career electrical electrical work looking start starter when where work
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  5. Dan

    Have you ever / would you ever; Work for an Electrical Supplier / Electrical Wholesaler

    Have you ever / would you ever; Work for an Electrical Supplier / Electrical Wholesaler - POLLTIME! PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH FRIENDS VIA FACEBOOK, WHATSAPP, FACEBOOK GROUPS, OTHER FORUMS ETC WE WILL BE PUSHING THIS HARD FOR A FEW MONTHS. Please join in and help make the thread have lots of long...
  6. Dan

    Submit your work in this thread and we will feature it!

    Submit your best work to this thread, with a short description, and a link to either profile or website (say which one, we'll sort the link) and we will feature you in our news blog, and on our www.electriciansforums.co.uk domain homepage. Thanks in advance. :)
  7. L

    Emergancy work flow

    Hi Everyone, My first post here, just a simple question. I currently get all of my work through word of mouth and contracts that I have secured, all of this work is the basic 9-5 stuff with a few call from customers with issues that have come from recommendations. However I am looked to...
  8. 1

    I finished a job months ago , now the customer says somethings not working. Do I charge ?

    So a few months back I fitted an outside socket , the customer has messaged me saying it doesn’t work and I need to come and fix it etc. do I charge ? As it was all working fine when I left. Thanks
    • 123bill
    • Thread
    • charge customer electrical work finished job months not working working
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. S

    Effective methods to generate work going from employed to start up

    Hi So after working for a company i have decided to go self employed and start my own business. people on checkatrade my builder and rated people are quoting so low the work isnt actually worth it plus the fees its basically working for a company again. What are the classic methods of...
    • sid521
    • Thread
    • electrical work employed going methods start work
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Business Related
  10. B

    I Need Work Level 3 electrician completing NVQ level 3 looking for job opportunities

    I am seeking a job as an electricians mate / improver / labourer around South Yorkshire. I am based in Doncaster, i have a uk full driving licence and own van. I have completed: Level 3 Certificate in the Building, Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings, Level 3 Requirements of...
  11. HappyHippyDad

    Napit.. Do you still choose the job, or do they?

    On the Napit certification page there is a little tick box, saying something along the lines of ' I consent to this job being used for my assessment '. Does this mean Napit makes its own choice, from that list, or do we still choose which job is used for the assessment?
  12. L

    Anyone around hackney : Job sorting out poor light connections in loft .

    I am stuck on another job for next 2 months . Friend has maybe 14 max down lighters and maybe 2 pendant points . Wiring in loft space is a bit "meh`" with a few melted cable connector blocs etc . probably needs new LED down lighters (GU10's ) and the cable runs sorted out . Let me know if...
    • LukeD
    • Thread
    • anyone around connections electrical work job light loft out
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  13. M

    tool recommendations for containment work

    Hello everyone. What tool would I need if I were to work on a construction site doing containments? Thank you
  14. jencekj

    Just introducing myself

    Just an introduction. I'm James and am based in Sydney. I have an Electrical Engineering background and am heavily involved in DIY electrical work.
    • jencekj
    • Thread
    • electrical electrical work engineering introducing myself
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  15. lozarus

    Private Jobs whilst Employed

    Looking for a bit of advice from the wider audience / those who may have done similar before. I entered the game a bit later / in a non conventional manner, so deciding what I can and can't do isn't as black and white as if I'd done apprenticeship route. I work as a Maintenance Electrician in...
  16. JasonB

    How to source Sub Contract Work

    Hi all, Is there companies or people out there that can help source sub contract work as im not sure where to start. I know you get recruitment companies to help you getting PAYE work places but i really want to get some sub contract work but didnt know if there is somewhere you can get a heads...
  17. yung_kio

    UK Best trade for job security.

    Hi, I am 17 years old and my main goal was to become an electrician. But I have been hearing from people that becoming a gas safety technician is better or renewable energy. I don't want to make the wrong choice. I just want to get into a trade where there is always work available and good...
  18. Allytech

    UK Rewire - One Job or Two?

    In a property with two consumer units one for the ring main etc., and the other for the 1970s storage heaters (storage heater CU looks like it’s from the 80s when the board was first split, I believe) - can someone tell me if when asking for a quote to rewire, would the storage heaters and their...
  19. littlespark

    Double paid off job

    Hypothetically, what happens if you were paid twice for the same work? Hypothetically of course.
  20. J

    Hired electrician subcontracted work

    Good morning. Quick question, We hired a registered electrician to carry out an EICR, but after some searching it appears he subcontracted it out to a freelancer who isn't registered with any scheme? To simplify, we hired from the parent business, who appear to have hired an electrician who...
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