Electrician; Gold Card

Position: Electrician (Gold Card) (Permanent)
Electrician - Lighting Projects

Location:

Reading / Berkshire + UK-wide travel

Contract:

Permanent, Full-time
Base Salary: £36,000-£38,000 (role/location dependent)
Working Pattern:
Mon-Thur | 10-hour night shifts | ~80% nightwork
Typical Work: UK-wide projects, staying away as required
Package:
Company van + night premiums + overtime enhancements + full training

About the Role
I'm working with a leading technical services provider who deliver lighting and electrical projects across major retail, industrial, commercial and government sites. They're expanding their Lighting Projects team and looking for qualified Electricians who are comfortable working nights, travelling, and getting stuck into varied project work.

The role is heavily site-based, with most shifts completed overnight and across different UK locations. Travel, subsistence and accommodation are all covered — and there are strong opportunities to boost earnings through night premiums, overtime, and fixed-price project bonuses.

What You'll Be Doing

Carry out LED lighting and electrical installations to a high standard

Work from electrical drawings, schematics and circuit diagrams

Support minor works, test & inspection (training provided if needed)

Deliver clean workmanship with zero rework required

Work closely with Project Managers, subcontractors and the wider team

Operate safely, always following H&S procedures

Complete night shifts (Mon-Thur) and stay away when required

Manage your company van, tools and materials responsibly

What You'll Need

Fully qualified Electrician (18th Edition)

LED lighting experience (ideal but not essential)

2391 Test & Inspection - desirable (training provided)

SSSTS, IPAF, PASMA - desirable (training provided)

Comfortable with night shifts, travel, and occasional stays away

Ability to work at heights (up to 3m) and lift up to 25kg

Strong communication & customer focus

Full UK driving licence

Self-motivated, reliable and able to work independently

Why Join Us

High-profile projects with major clients and landmark sites
Genuine career growth, upskilling and multi-discipline training
Work with a respected, nationwide technical services provider
Earnings & Overtime

Night premium: +35% uplift for every night shift
Regular overtime: x1.33 beyond standard pattern
Sundays: x2
Fixed site price options available — earn more by delivering ahead of plan
Electricians consistently increase their take-home beyond the £36-£38k base through night uplift, weekly overtime, Sunday double time and occasional fixed-price assignments.

Travel & Allowances

Travel arranged by the company to maximise time on site
Both work time and travel time recorded via timesheets
Enhanced overtime rates apply to travelled hours where eligible
Subsistence covered: meals & accommodation per policy and HMRC guidance
Friends & family option: £40 per night if staying with someone instead of a hotel
What's Included

Company van
Holiday pay & pension contributions
Bonuses/responsibility allowances
Full uniform, tools and PPE
If you're an 18th Edition Electrician who's comfortable with nightwork and wants a well-supported, well-paid role with loads of progression, drop me a message — happy to run you through everything