Electrician

Experienced Electrician – Edinburgh & Surrounding areas

£42,000–£46,000 Basic Salary | Realistic OTE £60,000 | Company Van | Fuel Card | Overtime | Permanent

Are you an experienced electrician looking for stable, local work with a company that genuinely invests in its people? Building Finishing Services UK Ltd (BFS) — one of Scotland's fastest-growing repairs and maintenance contractors — is expanding, and we're looking for a skilled Electrician to join our team covering Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

This is a permanent role offering steady local work, regular overtime, real career progression, and the backing of a supportive, forward-thinking business.

Package

• £42,000–£46,000 basic salary
• Realistic OTE of £60,000
• Company van and fuel card
• Company phone and tablet
• Uniform provided
• Company pension
• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine career progression

Working Pattern & Location

• Monday–Friday, 40 hours
• Regular overtime opportunities, including evening/weekend/on-call availability
• Local work across Edinburgh & surrounding areas, based out of Sighthill Industrial Estate, Edinburgh

The Role

Working across domestic properties, primarily within social housing and reactive maintenance contracts, you'll carry out:

• Rewiring – full and partial rewires
• Fault finding and electrical repairs
• EICRs, testing and remedial works
• Consumer unit replacements
• Minor installations
• Void property upgrades
• Planned maintenance
• Digital job reporting using handheld devices

You'll work as part of a team of electricians, reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, covering Edinburgh and surrounding areas — working independently day-to-day while liaising closely with planners, supervisors and other trades to deliver a high-quality service.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Gold ECS Card
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (C&G 2382)
• Inspection & Testing (C&G 2391)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience in domestic electrical maintenance and rewiring
• Strong fault-finding skills
• Excellent customer service and communication
• Ability to work independently

Desirable

• Social housing or repairs & maintenance experience
• Experience using handheld job management systems
• Multi-trade skills

Why Join BFS? With over 100 directly employed tradespeople, BFS continues to invest in its people, vehicles, technology and training. We're proud to be:

• ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Certified
• NICEIC Approved Contractor
• CHAS Elite Accredited
• SafeContractor Approved
• Real Living Wage Employer

If you're looking for a secure, long-term career with a growing business that values its employees, we'd love to hear from you.

Interviews are taking place now, with the potential of an immediate start for the right candidate.