Electricians for hire in Sunderland
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Most popular skills
Electrical Experience9%Electrical Systems6%Communication Skills5%Education level
High school diploma or GED64%Vocational or technical training19%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
(Liebherr)Appollo fmTime at current job
More than 5 years67%Less than a year17%2-5 years17%
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Last updated: 3 Oct 2026
Electrician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Sunderland: £39,775 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £32,561 – £48,589 yearly
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Electrician
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsElectrical WiringElectrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsPower ToolsSchematicsElectrician – Industrial, Commercial & Rail Infrastructure
Whiteleas
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsNVQElectrical ExperienceMobile Elevating Work PlatformsSkills
Electrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsCommercial Electrical InstallationSecond Fix Electrical WiringFirst Fix Electrical WiringElectrical WiringSmart Meter Trainee Engineer
Washington
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsFirst AidGas Safe RegisterFirst Aid CertificationCustomer ServiceDual Fuel Meter Installation+4 moreSkills
Hand ToolsOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementComputer LiteracyITElectrician's Mate
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesNVQElectrical ExperienceDriving LicenceSkills
Driving LicenceCommunication SkillsReactive Maintenance ImplementationPreventive MaintenanceMaintenancePlanned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) ImplementationElectrician
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving LicenceMobile Elevating Work PlatformsSkills
Communication SkillsDriving LicenceTime ManagementCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDecision MakingElectrician
Sunderland
Licenses & certifications
CSCSBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsNVQElectrical ExperienceAsbestos AwarenessRail Transport ExperienceSkills
Electrical Containment InstallationElectrical Trunking InstallationElectrical Cable Tray InstallationConduit InstallationElectrical SystemsInstrumentation and Control Experience
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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, electrical systems and communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for electricians?
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: support worker, electricians mate and electrician – industrial, commercial & rail infrastructure.
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 Sunderland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an electrician?
Most electricians have 15 years of professional experience.
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