Electrician​/Lead EV Charge Point Installer

Position: Electrician / Lead EV Charge Point Installer
# Electrician / Lead EV Charge Point Installer
65,000–70,000 per year + overtime (paid weekly)
Doncaster, or within 1 hour of DN11 8RW

· Nationwide travel

Full-time
· Working away Monday to Friday Posted 20 July 2026

Lead a small installation team on commercial EV charging projects across the UK, installing, testing and commissioning charge points, feeder pillars and distribution equipment to a high standard, while mentoring and supporting Electrician’s Mates on site.

Apply now##

About us At Gigawatt Industries, we’re not just installing EV chargers, we’re helping build the future of transport. As one of the UK’s fastest-growing EV infrastructure specialists, we deliver large-scale commercial and industrial charging projects for some of the country’s biggest organisations. Demand is growing rapidly, so we’re expanding our teams and looking for talented, driven people who want to be part of something exciting.##

The role

This isn’t a standard electrician role. You’ll lead a small team on projects across the UK, taking responsibility for delivering high-quality installations while mentoring and supporting Electrician’s Mates on site. If you’re looking for more responsibility, excellent earning potential and the opportunity to work on industry-leading projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Already work well together? We also hire ready-made teams. If you’re an experienced Electrician who already works alongside a trusted Electrician’s Mate, or a team of two or three who know how each other work, you’re welcome to join together, without splitting up a partnership that already delivers. Salaries are agreed individually for each team member, so just tell us about your team when you apply.

Please note:

this role involves working away from home Monday to Friday. Accommodation, meal allowance and travel are all provided.## Key responsibilities
* Leading a small team of Electrician’s Mates on commercial EV installation projects.
* Installing, testing and commissioning EV charge points, feeder pillars and distribution equipment.
* Carrying out inspection, testing and certification to a high standard.
* Reading and working from electrical drawings and schematics.
* Completing accurate commissioning and test documentation.
* Working closely with Project Managers and Site Supervisors to deliver projects safely, on time and to the highest standard.
* Representing Gigawatt professionally with clients and on every site.## Essential
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
* ECS Gold Card.
* Inspection & Testing (City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent).
* Full UK driving licence, and aged 25 or over (a requirement of our company vehicle insurance).
* Commercial or industrial electrical installation experience.
* Comfortable leading a small team and taking responsibility on site.
* Happy to travel nationwide and work away Monday to Friday.## Desirable
* EV Charging qualification (City & Guilds 2919).
* SSSTS or SMSTS.
* Previous experience installing EV charging infrastructure.## What you'll get
* Weekly pay.
* Regular overtime opportunities.
* Company vehicle.
* Accommodation provided when working away.
* Daily meal allowance.
* Company pension.
* Paid annual leave that increases with length of service.
* Ongoing training and career development.
* Genuine opportunities to progress as the business continues to grow.
* The chance to work on some of the UK’s largest commercial EV infrastructure projects.## Who you areYou’re an experienced electrician who enjoys getting the job done properly. You’re organised, safety-conscious and take pride in producing quality work.

You’re comfortable leading others, supporting less experienced team members and setting high standards on site.

Most importantly, you’re looking for a company that’s growing quickly, values its people and rewards hard work with excellent pay, genuine career progression and interesting projects across the UK.No recruitment agencies, please.## Before you applyA few quick questions to help us understand your fit. They’re optional, answer as many as you like and whatever you fill in is added to your application.

Do you (the Lead Electrician) hold an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent), 18th Edition and an ECS Gold Card?

Do you hold Inspection & Testing (City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent)?

Have you held a senior electrical role or position of authority for at least the last 2–3 years?

Do you have EV charge point installation experience (commercial or residential considered)?

Are you (and any team members) based within approximately 60 minutes of Doncaster, South Yorkshire (DN11 8RW
)?

Are you happy to travel nationwide and stay away from home Monday to Friday when required?

Are all drivers aged 25 or over? (This is a requirement of our company vehicle insurance.)Apply for this role
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