Electricians for hire in Preston
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Most popular skills
Electrical Experience12%Communication Skills9%Electrical Systems6%Education level
High school diploma or GED67%Vocational or technical training27%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
Less than a year14%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
Self employed
1st Central Lettings/Custom tape ltdAmey Garth PrisonTime at current job
Less than a year7%1-2 years18%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 187 profiles for Electricians in Preston
Last updated: 14 Aug 2026
Electrician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £41,861 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £33,285 – £52,645 yearly
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Electrician
Preston
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationElectrical ExperienceEnergy and Utilities ExperienceSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsElectrical Fault DiagnosisElectrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsElectrical TestingSolar PV Electrician
Preston
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceAsbestos AwarenessSafe Working at HeightSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsEmergency Lighting SystemsRenewable EnergyPhotovoltaic SystemsSolar InstallationElectrician
Preston
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsPeriodic Inspection and TestingPortable Appliance Testing (PAT)Mobile Elevating Work PlatformsElectrical TestingCherry PickerSkills
Electrical SystemsElectrical WiringBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsElectrical TestingElectrical DesignPreventive MaintenanceProduction Operative / Forklift Driver
Preston
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftCar up to 3.5 TonnesElectrical ExperienceDriving LicenceLeanOrganisational SkillsSkills
Computer LiteracyComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportElectrical ExperiencePower ToolsElectrical Engineer
Preston
Licenses & certifications
Category C LicenceBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCar up to 3.5 TonnesCategory BE LicenceCategory CE LicenceProductivity SoftwareSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMaintenanceElectrician
Walton le Dale
Licenses & certifications
CSCSBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQElectrical ExperienceDriving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementFact CheckingManual HandlingBasic MathsProblem ManagementCommunication Skills
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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 electrical systems.
What licenses or certifications are common for an Electrician?
Common licenses or certifications for electricians include: Driving Licence, Car up to 3 5 Tonnes and BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations.
What are some job titles related to electricians?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to electricians include: hydraulic technician, electrical engineer and self employed approved electrician.
What level of education is common for an Electrician?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an Electrician in Preston, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an Electrician?
Most electricians have 12 years of professional experience.
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