Electrical Testing & Compliance Electrician (EICR)
Location: Newcastle and surrounding area
We’re ECS, an award-winning compliance company working across homes, housing associations, public sector sites and commercial buildings. We use our experience and modern technology to make inspections simple, efficient and reliable.
We’re looking for an EICR Electrician to carry out electrical inspections and testing, identify any issues, and produce clear, accurate reports.
Why you might actually want this job:
A salary of £36,000 to £40,000 DOE
Benefits including a company vehicle, life assurance, virtual GP and pension
You’ll work on social housing and public sector projects that actually matter
You’ll have up-to-date kit
Pay’s competitive, the team’s solid, and there’s room to grow
What you’ll actually be doing:
Carrying out Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) — the proper, detailed kind
Spotting and fixing C1 and C2 faults on site (because “just flagging it” isn’t your style)
Installing and issuing Electrical Installation Certificates (EICs) when required
Keeping it all above board with the regs (18th Edition is your bedtime reading, right?)
Managing your own workload like a pro, but still being part of the wider team
Travelling up to an hour to reach different sites when needed
What we’re looking for:
An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation
18th Edition qualified — you know your regs inside out
Inspection & Testing qualification: City & Guilds 2391, 2394/2395, 2391-52 or EAL equivalent
Experience working in social housing (or similar)
Organised, self-motivated, detail-focused
Good communicator
Excellent understanding of health & safety
PTSG Group is a leading provider of specialist services across the UK and Europe.
Through the acquisition of high-quality specialist businesses, PTSG has built a group of industry-leading companies delivering services across Access & Safety, Electrical Services, Building Access, Fire Solutions, and Water Treatment.
With over 3,300 specialists supporting 90,000+ customers across 200,000 buildings, delivering over 170 different services, we are committed to delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality services nationwide.
At PTSG, our aim is simple. To be a great place to work and a great company to do business with.
PTSG Group is proud to support the Armed Forces community and has formally signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant.
We recognise the valuable skills and experience that service leavers, veterans, reservists, and military families bring to the workplace, including leadership, teamwork, resilience, and technical expertise.
As part of our commitment, we guarantee an interview to ex-Forces applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and are committed to supporting Armed Forces personnel in building long-term civilian careers across our business.
PTSG Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout our recruitment process and across the wider business.
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Services that comply. Installations that save lives.
PTSG Electrical Services Ltd – the UK’s leading provider of lightning protection services and electrical compliance services. The services and equipment we provide saves lives, time & money. It really is as simple as that.
PTSG delivers the specialist electrical services that organisations need to ensure their buildings remain safe & operationally efficient, with historical records kept for all assets. This encompasses:
Electrical fixed wire testing – also referred to as Electrical Installation Condition Reporting (EICR) or Fixed Wire Testing. This testing is essential to ensure electrical safety, prevent electrical hazards, & comply with regulatory requirements.
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), also referred to as Electrical Equipment Testing (EET). This provides both an instant visual inspection & an electrical inspection of any kind of portable appliance such as computers, monitors, power tools, kitchen appliances & many more.
PTSG Electrical Services Ltd. are the UK’s oldest trading provider of lightning protection, combining the talent and experience of some of the UK’s leading practitioners in their field.
Our lightning protection services includes:
Installation. We create bespoke systems to match the precise needs of customers in all industry sectors.
Test & Inspection. We also undertake detailed testing & inspection of completed installations. If any repairs are required, our engineers can carry these out.
Power earthing solutions. Creating a conductive path to the ground to ensure safety, protect equipment, and maintain the reliability of electrical systems.
Whatever your electrical testing & lightning protection requirements, our nationwide team of 450 field engineers is ready to deliver efficiently, professionally, and at scale.
