Commercial Electrician - Electrical Test Engineer

Commercial Electrician / Electrical Test Engineer

EICR, Testing & Compliance

Location: Leeds OR Northampton
Requirement: 1 Engineer per location
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: 4 days per week, Monday to Thursday
Hours: 12:00pm to 10:00pm, with a 1-hour break
Optional 5th day available for additional earnings
Basic Salary: £45,000 to £48,000
Realistic OTE: £63,000 to £69,000+

Valoris Group Limited is partnering with a major UK contractor on the mobilisation of a large-scale, 5-year electrical compliance programme.

This is a long-term, secure opportunity for experienced Commercial Electricians or Electrical Test Engineers based in either Leeds or Northampton who want consistent work, structured earnings, and genuine stability.

You will be working across commercial sites within your allocated region, delivering pre-planned electrical compliance works as part of a major national rollout.

The Role

As a Commercial Electrician / Electrical Test Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Completing Electrical Installation Condition Reports, EICRs
• Carrying out commercial inspection and testing
• Undertaking emergency lighting testing
• Completing thermal imaging surveys, with training provided
• Identifying faults and completing minor remedial works
• Supporting planned preventative maintenance and compliance checks
• Providing clear reports and practical recommendations
• Ensuring all works are completed safely, accurately, and in line with current regulations

This is a structured role with organised workloads, clear targets, and strong earning potential.

Working Pattern

• Monday to Thursday
• 12:00pm to 10:00pm
• 1-hour break
• 4-day working week
• Optional 5th day available
• Mix of in-hours and out-of-hours commercial works
• Enhanced evening rates after 6:00pm
• Travel and working away may be required depending on contract requirements

Earnings and Package

• Basic salary of £45,000 to £48,000
• Realistic OTE of £63,000 to £69,000+
• Enhanced evening rates after 6:00pm
• £20 per day bonus for hitting targets
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Double time for weekends and night work where applicable
• £40 per night when working away
• Accommodation fully covered when working away
• £50 for out-of-hours callouts plus double door-to-door pay where applicable
• Company van
• Fuel card
• Personal mileage allowance
• Mobile phone
• Uniform and PPE provided
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
• One additional holiday day per year worked, up to 25 days
• Pension scheme
• Performance reviews every six months
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee of the Month recognition
• Company events
• £500 referral bonus for recommending a friend or family member

Engineers who are productive, flexible, and confident working within a structured compliance environment can comfortably exceed their basic salary.

Experience and Qualifications Required

We are looking for candidates with:

• Proven commercial electrical experience
• Strong EICR, inspection, and testing background
• Experience completing Electrical Installation Condition Reports
• Knowledge of emergency lighting testing
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Good understanding of current electrical regulations and codes of practice
• Ability to work safely, efficiently, and to agreed targets
• Flexibility to travel and work away where required
• Full UK driving licence

Preferred Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• ECS or JIB card
• Commercial testing and inspection experience
• Thermal imaging experience would be beneficial, although training can be provided

Why Apply?

This is a strong long-term opportunity for experienced Electrical Test Engineers and Commercial Electricians who want stability, structured earnings, and a serious compliance contract behind them.

You will benefit from:

• A secured 5-year programme
• Consistent and organised workload
• Strong earning potential
• Enhanced evening rates
• Clear performance bonus structure
• Long-term stability
• Training and progression opportunities
• The chance to be part of a major UK electrical compliance contract

Apply

For more information, contact Valoris Group Limited.