Electricians for hire in Edinburgh

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    271

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Electrical Experience17%
    Maintenance11%
    Hand Tools7%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training67%
    High school diploma or GED29%
    Master's degree4%
  • Years of experience

    Unknown2%
    Less than 1 year6%
    1-2 years6%
  • Current company

    Amtec electrical
    Dalkia
    JGM
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year20%
    1-2 years27%
    2-5 years20%

Browse Indeed's database of 271 profiles for Electricians in Edinburgh

Last updated: 24 Jul 2026

Electrician: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £37,936 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £28,515£50,469 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Qualified Supervisor

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSBOSIETAsbestos AwarenessCSCS Gold CardSVQ

    Skills

    Electrical ExperienceSupervising ExperienceMentoringOrganisational SkillsCommunication Skills
  • Electrician

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSNVQDriving LicenceCSCS Labourer

    Skills

    NVQCSCS
  • Electrician

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Scottish Advanced HigherDriving LicenceSVQ

    Skills

    Electrical ExperienceMaintenancePower ToolsHand ToolsSchematicsMechanical Knowledge
  • Approved Electrician sole trader

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Driving LicenceSVQ

    Skills

    Electrical ExperienceCustomer ServiceSchematicsMaintenanceElectrical SystemsTime Management
  • Electrician

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Electrical ExperienceMaintenanceHand ToolsCustomer ServiceDriving
  • Journeyman Electrician

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CPR CertificationH2S Alive

    Skills

    Electrical ExperienceSchematicsProgrammable Logic ControllersCAD

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What's the average time to fill an electrician role?

The average time to fill an electrician role is 76 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, maintenance and hand tools.

What licenses or certifications are common for an electrician?

Common licenses or certifications for electricians include: Driving Licence, SVQ and CSCS.

What are some job titles related to electricians?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to electricians include: journeyman electrician and approved electrician sole trader.

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 8 years of professional experience.

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