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CV template · UK · 2026

Electrician CV template (UK, 2026)

A strong electrician CV needs to prove you're legally compliant before it proves you're skilled. UK employers and agencies screen for 18th Edition and ECS card status within seconds, because an unqualified electrician on site is a liability. Lead with your certifications, then show the split between domestic, commercial, and industrial work, and be specific about inspection and testing versus installation-only experience.

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Electricians: pay and who’s hiring

Electricians in the UK typically earn between £30,000–£45,000 depending on experience, location, and shift patterns. Employers actively recruiting for this role include Mitie, Engie, British Gas, Kier Group, Balfour Beatty. Tailoring your CV to each of these employers’ job descriptions — mirroring their exact wording — is what gets you past the ATS and in front of a hiring manager.

Keywords this template targets

Certifications to highlight

Personal statement example

18th Edition qualified electrician with NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical and an ECS Gold Card, experienced across domestic rewires and commercial fit-outs. Skilled in fault finding, PAT testing, and inspection and testing to BS 7671 standards. Reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working independently or leading a small team on site.

Example experience bullet points

Adapt these to your own roles — keep the verb-first structure and swap in your real figures.

Section-by-section structure

  1. Personal summary — three sentences, lead with role + years + a measurable result.
  2. Key skills — 8–10 bullets, mixing the keywords above with one transferable soft skill.
  3. Certifications — bullet each credential with the awarding body and year.
  4. Experience — reverse chronological. Each role gets 3–5 bullets, each bullet starts with a verb and ends with a number where possible.
  5. Education — institution, qualification, year. Skip A-Level / GCSE detail if you have 5+ years of experience.

Common electrician CV mistakes

Frequently asked

Do I need an ECS card to get electrician jobs in the UK?

Most sites managed under CSCS/CCS rules require an ECS (Electrotechnical Certification Scheme) card for site access, and it's the standard proof of qualification agencies check first. Without it you'll be restricted to smaller domestic jobs outside major contractors.

Should I include City & Guilds 2391 on my CV if I rarely do testing?

Yes — list it under certifications even if testing isn't your main focus, since it signals you can step into inspection and testing work, which pays a premium and is often in short supply on commercial contracts.

What ATS keywords matter most for a electrician CV?

The strongest signals are: 18th edition, inspection and testing, fault finding, PAT testing, commercial wiring, domestic installations, CSCS. Include them in your skills section AND in the body of role descriptions — ATS systems weight contextual mentions higher than skill-list entries.

Should I add 18th Edition Wiring Regulations to my CV even if it's just in progress?

Yes — list it clearly with "(in progress, expected [date])". Employers screen-out CVs missing the credential entirely; partial credit is normal when the path is visible.

How long should a electrician CV be in the UK?

Two pages, ideally. For roles with under five years of experience, a single tight page outperforms a padded two-pager. Recruiters spend 6–8 seconds on the first scan.

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