Electricians and Electrical Fitters
Wages
New workers start around £21,599. Normal pay is £34,963 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £51,324.
Available jobs
In the past year there were 204,664 vacancies for this type of job
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
Related courses
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
What they do most days?
Examines electrical plant or machinery, domestic appliances and other electrical assembly for faults using test equipment and replaces worn parts and faulty wiring.
Installs electrical plant, machinery and other electrical fixtures and appliances such as fuse boxes, generators, light sockets etc..
Assembles parts and sub-assemblies using hand tools and by brazing, riveting or welding.
Cuts, bends and installs electrical conduit.
Selects, cuts and lays wires and connects to sockets, plugs or terminals by crimping, soldering, brazing or bolting.
Examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to determine the method and sequence of operations.
Hard Skills
Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.
Soft Skills
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.