Electricians for hire in Wakefield
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Most popular skills
Electrical Experience12%Communication Skills6%Maintenance5%Education level
High school diploma or GED46%Vocational or technical training36%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
Less than a year10%1-2 years6%3-5 years14%Current company
(CIL Leeds)(Self-employed / Various Contracts)AlgecoTime at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years10%2-5 years26%
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Last updated: 1 Sept 2026
Electrician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Wakefield: £39,257 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £61,630 yearly
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Electrician
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsFirst AidCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQFirst Aid CertificationElectrical Systems+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsElectrical ExperienceTechnical TroubleshootingMaintenanceHand ToolsCustomer ServiceElectrical Labourer, Experienced Worker, Improver & Mate
West Yorkshire
Licenses & certifications
CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicencePortable Appliance Testing (PAT)Asbestos AwarenessFire Safety+1 moreSkills
Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceDrivingStockingAdministrative ExperienceElectrician
Heath
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsNVQElectrical ExperienceCharging InfrastructureRenewable EnergyElectrical Design+5 moreSkills
DrivingElectrical ExperienceElectrical SystemsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsApproved Electrician/Supervisor
Normanton
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDriving LicenceElectrical TestingPlumbingSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementManagementCustomer ServiceElectrical WiringApproved Electrician
Wakefield
Licenses & certifications
BS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsNVQElectrical ExperienceMobile Elevating Work PlatformsAsbestos AwarenessElectrical TestingSkills
Electrical WiringElectrical ExperienceHand ToolsNEC ContractsTechnical TroubleshootingSelf Employed
Horbury
Licenses & certifications
CSCSBS 7671 IET Wiring RegulationsCar up to 3.5 TonnesElectrical ExperienceDrivingDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
Customer ServicePower ToolsHand ToolsElectrical Experience
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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 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: approved electrician/supervisor, approved electrician and electricians mate.
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 Wakefield, 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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