Electricians for hire in Preston
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candidates
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Most popular skills
- Electrical Experience
- 9%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Maintenance
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 55%
- Vocational or technical training
- 33%
- Bachelor's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Mitie
James Hall & Co Ltd
Elis UK Ltd
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 249 profiles for Electricians in Preston
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Electrician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Preston: £42,424 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £33,362 – £53,948 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Electrician
Preston
Licenses & certifications
DBS Check ProcessingBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationElectrical ExperienceEnergy and Utilities Experience+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsElectrical Fault DiagnosisElectrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsElectrical TestingElectrician
Preston
Licenses & certifications
CSCSBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsNVQDriving LicenceCSCS Gold CardSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsElectrical ExperienceCustomer ServiceElectrical
Preston
Licenses & certifications
CSCSDriving LicenceSkills
Mechanical KnowledgeTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsElectrical ExperienceCustomer ServiceElectrician
Preston
Licenses & certifications
SSSTSBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationNVQDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
Electrical ExperienceHand ToolsTechnical TroubleshootingProject ManagementMaintenanceLeadershipApproved Electrician
Preston
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsNVQDriving LicenceSkills
MaintenanceElectrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsCommercial Electrical InstallationVan DriverMulti-Drop Delivery DrivingSolar 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 Installation
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What's the average time to fill an electrician role?
The average time to fill an electrician role is 68 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 electricians?
Common licenses or certifications for electricians include: BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations, Driving Licence and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to electricians?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to electricians include: hydraulics field service technician, approved electrician and electrical test engineer.
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 7 years of professional experience.
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