Electricians for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
- Electrical Experience
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 5%
- Hand Tools
- 5%
Education level
- Vocational or technical training
- 58%
- High school diploma or GED
- 27%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
University of Edinburgh
JLL
OCS Group UK
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 50%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
- 2-5 years
- 25%
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Last updated: 13 Nov 2026
Electrician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £37,116 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,342 – £50,384 yearly
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Electrician / Maintenance
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsDriving LicenceSVQSkills
Electrical ExperienceCommercial Electrical InstallationMaintenanceElectrical Fault DiagnosisElectrical SystemsElectrical MaintenanceElectrician (Renewables)
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Scottish Advanced HigherBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsDriving LicenceSVQSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeLeadershipDomestic Electrical InstallationElectrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR)Electrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsElectrician
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsElectrical ExperiencePortable Appliance Testing (PAT)Mobile Elevating Work PlatformsElectrical TestingSVQ+1 moreSkills
Electrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsCommercial Electrical InstallationElectrical Cable Tray InstallationElectrical Containment InstallationElectrical Trunking InstallationControls Engineer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsPortable Appliance Testing (PAT)SVQIPAFSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeHVACElectrical ExperienceElectrical WiringControl Panel WiringElectrical Containment InstallationFront Desk Staff
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsISO 14001Environmental Management SystemsElectrical DesignFire SafetySkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsAnalysis SkillsOffice ExperienceMicrosoft OutlookInstallation Electrician / Electrical Apprentice
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsElectrical Apprenticeship ExperienceDriving LicenceSVQIPAFSkills
Domestic Electrical InstallationElectrical ExperienceDomestic Electrical ExperienceCommercial Electrical InstallationSecond Fix Electrical WiringFirst Fix Electrical Wiring
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What's the average time to fill an electrician role?
The average time to fill an electrician role is 67 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 hand tools.
What licenses or certifications are common for electricians?
Common licenses or certifications for electricians include: BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations, Driving Licence and SVQ.
What are some job titles related to electricians?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to electricians include: installation electrician / electrical apprentice, controls engineer and electrician & commercial project manager.
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 7 years of professional experience.
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