Electrician skills for your CV

Electricians install, maintain, and test electrical systems in domestic, commercial, and industrial settings. Employers require 18th Edition certification, relevant NVQ qualifications, and a strong safety record.

  • Construction
  • Salary range £30,000 – £50,000 (employed) / £40,000 – £80,000+ (self-employed)
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Hard skills10
Soft skills6
Tools5
Certifications5

Hard skills

The technical skills for this role, grouped by how much they matter.

Essential 5 skills

  • 18th Edition Wiring Regs (BS 7671)Legal requirement for all electricians
  • Testing & InspectionInitial verification, EICR, periodic testing
  • First & Second FixCore installation skills
  • Distribution Board InstallationConsumer units, 3-phase boards
  • Fault FindingDiagnostic and troubleshooting skills

Important 3 skills

  • Fire Alarm SystemsInstallation, commissioning, maintenance
  • EV Charger InstallationFast-growing specialism with high demand
  • Technical Drawing ReadingInterpreting electrical schematics

Valuable 2 skills

  • Data/Network CablingCat5e/Cat6, structured cabling
  • Solar PV InstallationGrowing market with government incentives

Soft skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Health & Safety Awareness
  • Customer Service
  • Physical Fitness
  • Team Working

Tools

  • Megger Multifunction Tester
  • Fluke Meters
  • Amtech
  • NICEIC Portal
  • Electrical Cert Software

Certifications

  • 18th Edition (BS 7671)
  • C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
  • JIB Gold Card
  • ECS Card
  • Part P Competent Person
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How to show these on your CV

  • List your card type (JIB Gold, ECS) and registration (NICEIC, NAPIT, ELECSA) prominently.
  • Include types of work completed: domestic rewires, commercial fit-outs, industrial installations.
  • Mention any specialist qualifications (EV, Solar, Fire Alarm).

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