electrician

  1. 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...
  2. C

    Do you need to sit 2391-52 if you have sat your ACA and are now an approved electrician

    Hi all, do I need to sit my 2391-52 if I have already passed my ACA and became an Approved electrician?
  3. Mworks89

    How many Downlights can an electrician install in a day?

    Hi I have an electrician over and he took over from an incompetent builder. The builder already installed the wiring but the electrician told me that he will need to test the electrical wiring that was done in my extension, which I thought was fair. I wanted to know how long would it take to...
  4. Lexi R

    Considering retraining as an electrician

    Hi all, just posting my mandatory introduction thread! I'm in my early 30s and not enjoying my desk job and I'm considering chucking it all away and retraining to be a spark - hence my account here. Don't really have much else to say, currently I'm just reading through the regs and such and...
  5. B

    I'm unsure if I should become an electrician.

    I'm unsure if I should be an electrician or maybe another trade is better. I have basically completed my first year of a foundation in electrical installation. Basically the course is a bit of a mess. One problem is the tutor has gone ahead and started teaching us 2nd year things, such as...
  6. B

    UK Trust a trader and checkatrade.

    I am looking to register as an electrician with trust a trader. What are yours thoughts are they any good ? And what about checkatrade ?
  7. P

    Starting up as a sole trader electrician

    Hello fellow sparks, I’ve decided to go out on my own. Recently bought a little van and trying to get myself set up whilst keeping my costs as low as possible. I haven’t really got work (not been putting myself out there yet) but I’m not too worried about not getting work as I can always jump...
  8. yung_kio

    What courses do you recommend an aspiring electrician should take?

    17 years old from UK. I am looking for an apprenticeship and thought I'd get into a course in the meantime. Can you recommend me some courses under £100 that'll help me cv?
  9. yung_kio

    Books and courses for an aspiring electrician?

    Hello, I am a 17 yr old lad who wants to become an electrician. I am interested in become an apprentice. I have been unsuccessful with getting into an apprenticeship so in the meantime, what courses do you recommend I enroll in? Free or paid, I don't necessarily mind. I can ask for funding if...
  10. DPG

    Lego electrician!

    This is pretty cool. I'm sure @littlespark will like it. I've no affiliation with it at all, I just happened to see it when I was perusing...
  11. 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...
  12. R

    I Need Work Looking for work

    Hi, I am looking for work or to work with a qualified electrician who is patient or is willing to have a helper who can become just as good in a short time; I have experience in the electrical field, working more in the electrical infrastructure: electric car charging stations, street lighting...
  13. A

    Hi all from aspiring electrician

    Hi, I thought to make a post, I came just to ask questions but been reading more of the forum and learnt lots of useful and good things, decided I should stick around, learn more and probably annoy people with more questions. I’m Ayla from east Cambridgeshire, hoping to become an electrician of...
  14. A

    Becoming an electrician

    Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place to ask, I am wondering about becoming an electrician of some form or another and thought to come to an electrician’s forum to ask questions. Just a little about me: I had problems in the past, now 26, did really well at school but dropped out of uni so my...
  15. Y

    What additional trade/qualifications for an electrician?

    Hi all, I’m currently doing an electrical installation & maintenance apprenticeship (EAL) and wanted to know what additional qualifications you think would go well with it? (Heating, plastering etc) I will probably do an evening course for the second trade. Thanks
  16. K

    I Need Work Looking for an apprenticeship in west London

    Hello I am looking for an apprenticeship as an electrician. I live in west london area ( Ealing /Harrow). Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
  17. J

    I Need Work Looking for weekend PLC/ industrial controls call-out work

    Hello, I'm interested in working PLC/ industrial controls weekend call-out work for any companies who need it. I'm based in the south of England. Primarily I work with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs. Thanks, Josh
  18. J

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Criteria to become registered as an experienced electrician?

    I have been working as an electrician under an NICEIC Approved Contractor for the past 10 years. I have my C&G2365 level 1/2/3 (acquired before 2021) and my 18th edition but I have started to carry out my own work on the side over the years so I plan to become self employed eventually and want...
  19. B

    I Need Work Technical electrician Spanish student erasmus+

    Good Morning, My name is Jorge I’m 29 years old and a Spanish electrical technician student at “IES San Marcos” technical college in Tenerife. I am finishing my two-year programme and now need to find a work placement for the period of 16th March until 19th May 2024, to develop my knowledge and...
  20. H

    Electrician Jobs Looking for a qualified electrician with a passion for teaching

    Due to demand, we need a qualified electrician who would like to teach. Suitable for all ages with a passion and patience, to pass on knowledge to both young and old. We are based in Stratford, London. We deliver City and Guilds qualifications and a lot will be familiar with quals 7202,2365 and...
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