Electricians for hire in Gateshead
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Most popular skills
Electrical Experience11%Communication Skills8%Maintenance8%Education level
Vocational or technical training52%High school diploma or GED24%Bachelor's degree17%Years of experience
Less than a year29%1-2 years10%3-5 years14%Current company
Self employed
1st electrical LTDActive Workplace GroupTime at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years26%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Electrician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Gateshead: £39,028 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £27,468 – £55,455 yearly
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Industrial Electrician
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
Domestic Electrical ExperienceBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCar up to 3.5 TonnesMobile Elevating Work PlatformsElectrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR)Domestic Electrical Installation+9 moreSkills
NVQDriving LicenceManual HandlingMobile Elevating Work PlatformsBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsSafe Working at HeightElectrician
South Tyneside
Licenses & certifications
Abrasive Wheels CertificateBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsMobile Elevating Work PlatformsSolar EnergyPhotovoltaic System InstallationFirst Aid+9 moreSkills
Time ManagementAnalysis SkillsMaintenanceElectrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsFixed Wire TestingElectrician
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
Abrasive Wheels CertificateBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCar up to 3.5 TonnesManufacturingDrivingLean+13 moreSkills
Abrasive Wheels CertificateCommunication SkillsDriving LicenceCSCSOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCabinet maker
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
BTECBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsElectrical ExperienceElectrical Apprenticeship ExperienceDriving LicenceConstruction Experience+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsFixed Wire TestingDomestic Electrical InstallationElectrical Fault DiagnosisElectrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR)Electrical ExperienceCommercial Electrician
Newcastle upon Tyne
Licenses & certifications
CSCSDomestic Electrical ExperienceBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationElectrical Experience+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMaintenanceElectrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsMobile Elevating Work PlatformsSafe Working at HeightElectrician
Gateshead
Licenses & certifications
BTECBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCar up to 3.5 TonnesNetwork Cabling InstallationElectrical EngineeringCSCS+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsReactive Maintenance ImplementationElectrical Cable Tray InstallationPreventive Maintenance
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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, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and Mobile Elevating Work Platforms.
What are some job titles related to electricians?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to electricians include: industrial electrician, elec/ mech technician and commercial 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 Gateshead, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an electrician?
Most electricians have 11 years of professional experience.
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