Commercial Electrician

Commercial Electrician - Edinburgh - Salary up to £48,000

We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Electrician / Mobile Electrical Engineer to join our team, working across a range of prestigious commercial client sites in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled electrical engineer, ideally with previous Working Supervisor or Senior Engineer experience, who is confident working independently and managing the day-to-day electrical requirements of commercial properties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across commercial properties.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and safely.
  • Complete electrical installations, testing and remedial works as required.
  • Undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
  • Respond to reactive maintenance requests and emergencies.
  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with current electrical regulations, health & safety procedures and client requirements.
  • Maintain accurate service records, job sheets and compliance documentation.
  • Liaise professionally with clients, contractors and site teams.
  • Work independently while taking ownership of electrical tasks and site requirements.
  • Support and provide guidance to other engineers where required, particularly where previous supervisory experience can be utilised.
  • Participate in a shared 1-in-4/5 on-call rota.
Person Specification: We are looking for a time-served and experienced Commercial Electrician / Electrical Engineer with a strong background in commercial building services.

Ideally, you will have:

  • Relevant electrical qualifications, such as 18th Edition and Inspection & Testing.
  • Proven commercial electrical maintenance experience.
  • Experience working across multiple commercial client sites.
  • Previous Working Supervisor, Senior Engineer or similar experience would be highly advantageous.
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • A professional and reliable approach to work.
  • The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
  • A full UK driving licence.
Benefits & Salary:
  • £48,400 annual salary
  • 25 days annual holiday
  • £150 on-call allowance for each on-call week
  • Company van provided for business use
  • Working hours of 8:00am – 4:30pm
  • Predominantly Edinburgh-based, with one day per week in Glasgow
  • Opportunity to work across high-profile commercial client sites
  • Excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a supervisory background to take a senior role within a mobile engineering team.


  • Start: 24/09/2026
  • Rate: £45000 - £48000 per annum
  • Location: Edinburgh,Scotland
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Recruiter: CBW Staffing Solutions
  • Contact: Hannah Sweeney
  • Tel: 02035833099
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: V-169768
  • Posted: 2026-09-24 10:00:11 -

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