2391 Testing & Inspection Electrician
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, ne15rq |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Req/679167_1773245601 |
Summary
Skilled 2391 Testing & Inspection Electrician | Newcastle
Agency: Search Consultancy
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Search Consultancy is looking for a highly skilled, 2391 Testing & Inspection Electrician to join our busy mechanical and electrical teams across Newcastle. We are partnering with leading commercial and industrial contractors who require a "spark" capable of high-volume testing and signing off installations at a fast pace.
If you are an Electrician who thrives in a productivity-driven environment and can move seamlessly from initial verification to the final EICR, we have immediate starts and long-term runs of work available now.
The Role
* Full Testing Scope: Carrying out Initial Verification on new installs and Periodic Inspection & Testing (EICR) on existing systems.
* Certification: Accurately completing all NICEIC, NAPIT, or ECA certification and paperwork to a high standard.
* Remedial Works: Identifying faults during inspection and carrying out high-speed remedial repairs to ensure compliance.
* Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all work strictly adheres to the latest BS 7671 (18th Edition) regulations.
* Productivity Driven: We need sparks that are used to the speed of large-scale sites who can keep the testing program on track without compromising on technical accuracy.
Requirements
* Qualifications: City & Guilds 2391 (or 2394/2395) is essential, alongside NVQ Level 3 and 18th Edition.
* JIB/ECS Card: A valid Gold Card is mandatory for these sites.
* Experience: Proven track record in commercial or industrial testing. You must be competent in fault finding and high-volume reporting.
* Tools & Equipment: Full professional hand tools and a calibrated multi-function tester (MFT). Standard 5-point PPE required.
* Reliability: Must be able to work independently to hit strict handover deadlines.
* Right to Work: Must have a valid right to work in the UK.
Why Work With Search?
* Steady Pipeline: We work with the biggest M&E contractors in the North East; when one project finishes, we aim to move you straight to the next site in Newcastle.
* Weekly Pay: Reliable, on-time payments every Friday via CIS, PAYE, or Umbrella.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age