Electricians
Code: 47-2111.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Control Electrician
Electrical Journey Person
Electrical Troubleshooter
Electrician
Housing Maintenance Electrician
Industrial Electrician
Inside Wireman
Maintenance Electrician
Paper Mill Electrician
Wireman
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
- Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Socrates Contractor's Library
Analytical or scientific software
Construction Master Pro
SoftEmpire Electrical Calculations
Data base user interface and query software
Database software
Shafer Service Systems
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Engineering and Technology
building and construction
mechanical
Business
management
customer service
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Hand and Finger Use
put together small parts with your fingers
keep your arm or hand steady
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Cautiousness
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Perseverance
Frequently Asked Questions About Electricians
Salaries for a Electricians vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Electricians in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Electricians include: Microsoft Word, Socrates Contractor's Library, Construction Master Pro, SoftEmpire Electrical Calculations, Database software, Shafer Service Systems. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Electricians is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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