Electrician
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5241 (91% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Eaton is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5241 Electricians and electrical fitters Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
5246 Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
To install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
To be responsible for the provision of effective and efficient electrical maintenance / installation service to the plant.
- Undertake installation, maintenance and defective repair work as indicated by the computerised Work-Order system
- Maintain records and documentation as appropriate
- Undertake portable appliance testing as required
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using both hand tools and power tools. This may include work from ladders, scaffolds and roofs, as necessary.
- Diagnose faulty systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and instigate corrective action.
- Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
- Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be deemed dangerous.
- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters, to ensure compatibility and safety of system
- Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
- Use a variety of tools and equipment such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment including ammeters, and test lamps.
- Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
- 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.
Skills:
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings or other structures.
- An understanding of potable appliance testing
- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Installation of equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Determining the type of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Apprentice trained essential
- Fully conversant with 18th Edition Regulations
- Counterbalance Fork-lift Truck licence advantageous
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Eaton, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Electricians and electrical fitters (SOC 5241) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~99k in sample- Middle half £31,720–44,824
- Median £38,376
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Eaton holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5241 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.