Are you looking to improve your earning potential with a career change? Becoming an electrician could be just the thing! Not only can a career as an electrician bring great opportunities for a healthy work-life balance; but it also has the potential to become incredibly lucrative, with a wide variety of progression routes on offer.
Demand for Electricians is high in the UK
Demand for skilled trade workers remains consistently high in the UK, with electricians, in particular, being most in need. That trend shows no signs of slowing either, adding an all-important element of job security that most other industries simply cannot compete with.
What does an electrician do?
Being an electrician is a very broad term and there are many niches and specific industries that you can work in if you choose to become a specialist in the field. Some examples are; working Offshore on oil rigs or wind farms, as an automotive electrical specialist or even a marine electrics specialist.
To become a specialist takes more training, time and certification so let’s look at what is involved in being a domestic or light commercial electrician.
Domestic and commercial electricians
A day in the life of an electrician usually consists of being out on the road travelling between various jobs. Sometimes you could be performing several different jobs in a day. Alternatively, you may be working on a building site for several weeks finishing first fixing electrics in some newly constructed homes. The job involves meeting and interacting with lots of new people, working independently and sometimes in a team. Sounds good so far? Here is some more information that will interest you.
What is the average wage of an Electrician in the UK?
According to the ONS (Office of National Statistics), the average wage of an electrician in the UK during 2020 was £33,495. This average figure has been steadily increasing year on year, so it’s safe to say electricians are well paid and it’s going to stay that way.
ONS surveys over the last 5 years also show that electricians are consistently in the top 3 earning trades.
What are an Electrician’s hours?
Electricians are generally Monday to Friday with some weekend work, and roughly 9 to 5 but this can vary. It all depends on your role and who you work for! Training with The Skills Centre can lead to you being fully qualified and then working for yourself. Ultimately you can set your own working hours.
How do you become a qualified electrician?
There are several routes to becoming a qualified electrician, the fastest route however, is to take part in a training course with us!
Under our guidance, you’ll experience all of the training necessary to become a fully-qualified electrician. Many people are worried about not having the time to dedicate to a course but we work around you. Work from home via our bespoke manuals and virtual reality simulations, learning a number of key skills along the way. Everything is assessed by your personal tutor, handpicked for their communication skills, competence and experience in the field. Head to our Electrician course page to learn more, or sign up here to receive a call from our team.
