Electricians

Job type:Temp
Town/City:Newquay
County:Cornwall
Discipline:Skilled Trades & Labour
Job ref:TR8-ELECT
Post Date:29. 07. 2026
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About the Role

1st Step Solutions (M&E Recruitment Specialists)
We are recruiting for Electricians & Electrical Improvers for the following long-term project in Cornwall
 
Required: Electricians
Location: Newquay (TR8)
Duration: at least 2years, more likely 3years.
Start Date: As soon as possible, security clearance takes around 6-8weeks
Site is open: 7.30am – 8.00pm Mon – Thursday, 2.30pm finish Fridays (55hrs). There is also some adhoc weekend hours.
Duties: Commercial project – lighting, wiring, containment, conduits etc
Qualifications: ECS Gold Card. Site also required the CITB H&S eLearning Course (or equivalent) which the client will pay for.
 
Electrician - Pay Rates (CIS)
Mon-Friday (up to 43hrs): £28p/hr
Mon-Friday (after 43hrs) & Weekends: £42p/hr
Should you work the full weekday hours, gross pay is £1,708.00p/w (take home pay £1,350.40p/w). Weekday Rate on 55hrs averages out at £31.05p/hr. 
We are also looking for Electrical Mates / Improvers (CIS Payments aren’t available for Electrical Mates/Improvers on this project)
If you have current Security Clearance and not local - The client/contractor will also consider paying £371.63p/w towards Lodging Costs  (weekly receipts/evidence will be required)
 
How do I apply
If interested & available, please contact the Bristol team on 01173326633 (8am-5pm) or email bristol@1ststepsolutions.co.uk
 
1st Step Solutions M&E Jobs Whatsapp Group (link below)
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HVl0CIj14rc2l2moYrqOBC
 
Who are 1st Step Solutions Ltd?
Established in 2004, we are a market leader in M&E/Building Services recruitment within the UK construction industry. With over two decades of expertise, we specialise in the supply of both freelance and permanent professionals across all levels of the Built Environment— from Electricians and Plumbers to Supervisors, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Contracts Managers.
 
Whether you're looking for your next role or seeking skilled labour & staff to support your project, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions to meet your needs.
 
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