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Skilled trades

Electrician

Install and maintain electrical systems in homes, businesses, EV chargers and solar.

Key skills

Practical skillsSafetyProblem-solvingCustomer service

Ways in

ApprenticeshipVocational / T-levelSelf-employed

Typical prerequisites

  • GCSE Maths & English helpful
  • Level 3 apprenticeship + AM2 assessment

Alternative routes

  • Plumber / heating engineer
  • Renewable energy technician

Route milestones

  1. 1

    Apprenticeship (earn while learning)

    Around year 0–4

  2. 2

    Qualified (JIB card)

    Around year 4

  3. 3

    Specialise: EV, solar, controls

    Around year 5–7

  4. 4

    Run own business

    Around year 7+

Progression: Apprentice → electrician → approved / supervisor → business owner.

Indicative pay bands

Starting out£18,000 – £26,000
Experienced£35,000 – £45,000
Senior / top end£50,000 – £80,000

Indicative example estimates compiled October 2026 for planning conversations only. Pay varies by region, employer, sector and hours. Always verify with official sources such as the National Careers Service.

Verify on National Careers Service

Contribution & impact

Powers homes and the shift to low-carbon energy.