Electrical Improver

Electrical Improver

Location: Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London
Duration: Ongoing / Long-Term Programme
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Rate: £144 – £180 per shift, depending on experience

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for reliable and experienced an Electrical Improver to join a long-term electrical programme at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.

Working alongside qualified electricians, you will assist with investigating existing electrical systems, identifying circuits and components, and carrying out remedial, rectification and upgrade works.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure consistent, long-term work on a high-profile site, gaining experience across a variety of electrical systems within a complex historic building.

Reliability, attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety are essential.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with surveys and investigations of existing electrical systems.
• Helping trace and identify electrical circuits and components.
• Supporting electrical remedial and rectification works.
• Assisting with redundancy removals, metering installations and system upgrades.
• Labelling equipment and recording site observations accurately.
• Marking up and updating electrical drawings and schematics.
• Maintaining clear records of completed works and progress.
• Working closely with electricians, site teams and project management.
• Following all site safety procedures and working practices.

Electrical Systems

You will gain exposure to a variety of electrical systems, including:

• Power distribution and secondary distribution.
• Emergency and standby lighting.
• Earthing and bonding.
• Surge and lightning protection.
• Electrical metering.
• Fire and life-safety systems.
• Data and communications rooms.
• Cable containment and small power.

• Parliament Pass required. Candidates with a current pass are preferred. If you have previously held a Parliament Pass and are keen to renew it, you are also welcome to apply.
• Second-year electrical apprentice or above, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience working on commercial electrical sites.
• ECS/CSCS card or equivalent.
• Asbestos Awareness certificate.
• Working at Heights certificate.
• Good communication skills and basic IT literacy, including emails and marking up PDFs or drawings.
• Reliable, punctual and able to commit to ongoing, long-term work.
• Awareness of working within sensitive environments, such as live public buildings and heritage sites.

Pay and Working Hours

• £144 – £180 per shift, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
• Ongoing, long-term programme.
• Out-of-hours work may be available at enhanced rates, but this is not part of the standard working schedule.

How to Apply

If you are a reliable Electrical Mate looking for consistent, long-term work in Westminster and meet the requirements above, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your CV for consideration.