Electricians for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Electrical Experience10%Communication Skills5%Hand Tools5%Education level
Vocational or technical training58%High school diploma or GED29%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years33%Less than a year22%6-10 years22%Current company
self employed
Action ElectricAKDTime at current job
Less than a year50%2-5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 268 profiles for Electricians in Edinburgh
Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Electrician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £37,036 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,272 – £50,296 yearly
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Electrician
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsPower ToolsHand ToolsTechnical TroubleshootingElectrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsElectrician / Maintenance
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCar up to 3.5 TonnesElectrical ExperienceDrivingDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Electrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsCommercial Electrical InstallationMaintenanceElectrical Fault DiagnosisElectrical MaintenanceInstallation Electrician / Electrical Apprentice
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCar up to 3.5 TonnesElectrical ExperienceElectrical Apprenticeship ExperienceDrivingDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
Domestic Electrical InstallationElectrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsDomestic Electrical ExperienceSecond Fix Electrical WiringFirst Fix Electrical WiringElectrician
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 InstallationElectrician (commercial)
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCar up to 3.5 TonnesElectrical ExperienceDrivingDriving LicenceSVQSkills
LeadershipFixed Wire TestingDomestic Electrical InstallationInitial Electrical VerificationElectrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR)Electrical Experienceelectricians mate
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceCSCS LabourerSkills
Organisational SkillsCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMaintenance
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What's the average time to fill an electrician role?
The average time to fill an electrician role is 70 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: Driving Licence, BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations and Car up to 3 5 Tonnes.
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, electricians mate and electrician / maintenance.
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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