Electricians for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Electrical Experience10%Communication Skills8%Maintenance5%Education level
Vocational or technical training58%High school diploma or GED38%Bachelor's degree4%Years of experience
Less than a year19%1-2 years11%3-5 years11%Current company
OCSself employed
Action ElectricTime at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years13%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: 10 Sept 2026
Electrician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £37,206 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,577 – £50,198 yearly
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Electrician
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving Licence+6 moreSkills
NVQCSCSElectrical Containment InstallationElectrical WiringCharging InfrastructureVehicle Charging InfrastructureElectrician (Renewables)
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Scottish Advanced HigherBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCar up to 3.5 TonnesManufacturingElectrical ExperienceDriving+3 moreSkills
LeadershipFixed Wire TestingDomestic Electrical InstallationInitial Electrical VerificationElectrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR)Electrical ExperienceElectrical/Mechanical Fitter
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationElectrical ExperienceDriving+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsProblem ManagementTime ManagementBasic MathsMaintenanceFacilities MaintenanceELECTRICIAN
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsElectrical WiringPortable Appliance Testing (PAT)Renewable EnergySolar EnergyRisk Assessment+4 moreSkills
Electrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsElectrical TestingElectrical Fault DiagnosisFault Diagnosis and RepairBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsSurveyor
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSFood HygieneEngineeringNorwegianFirst AidFirst Aid Certification+6 moreSkills
Communication SkillsFood PreparationMenu PlanningManagementTeam ManagementStaff TrainingGeneral Builder
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCSCS Skilled WorkerBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsDumper OperationElectrical ExperienceMobile Elevating Work Platforms+2 moreSkills
LeadershipTeam LeadershipSupervising ExperienceTeam ManagementCarpentryJoinery
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What's the average time to fill an electrician role?
The average time to fill an electrician role is 71 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do electricians tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an electrician include: electrical experience, communication skills and maintenance.
What licenses or certifications are common for an electrician?
Common licenses or certifications for electricians include: BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations, Driving Licence and Electrical Experience.
What are some job titles related to electricians?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to electricians include: electrical/mechanical fitter and installation and maintenance electrician.
What level of education is common for an electrician?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for an electrician in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an electrician?
Most electricians have 6 years of professional experience.
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