Electrical Tester

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  • Guildford, Surrey
  • Feb 17, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Tester to join a well-established company!

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience.

Location: Guildford & Waverly.

About The Company:

Founded in 2008, they are a specialist electrical compliance contractor delivering large-scale EICR programmes for public sector housing providers across the UK.

About The Role:

The company is recruiting an experienced Electrical Tester to deliver EICR testing & Inspection within social housing properties across Guildford and Waverly. This is a permanent PAYE position, with subcontract opportunities also available.

If you're an electrical tester who wants steady, long-term work without the stress of finding work, this is the role for you.

All jobs are fully organised and scheduled for you, materials are supplied, and a dedicated office team manages planning, certification systems, and client coordination - so you can focus on testing and completing work efficiently.

With multiple long-term contracts in the area, you'll have consistent, reliable work year-round

Key Responsibilities:

Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)

  • Complete EICR testing in occupied social housing properties

  • Carry out C1 and C2 remedial works at the time of testing

  • Where an electrical isolator is not present, issue an unsatisfactory certificate

  • Replace detectors that are missing, damaged, or due to expire within 12 months

Ensure compliance with the following:

  • Smoke detectors in halls and landings

  • Heat detector in kitchens

  • Stand-alone battery CO detector in rooms containing gas appliances

Candidate Requirements:

  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

  • Level 3 Electrical Qualification

  • 2391 Test & Inspect or equivalent

  • ECS or CSCS card

  • Previous experience in electrical testing within housing (preferred)

  • Full UK driving licence

Subcontractor Option

  • Daily rate: £250 - £300

  • Long-term, consistent work available

Company Benefits:

  • Salary £38,000 - £42,000 per year

  • Materials provided

  • EasyCerts access

  • Consistent, long-term workload

  • Dedicated scheduling and support team

  • Vehicle allowance

  • Company pension

  • Referral programme

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.