
Electricians and Electrical Fitters
Electricians and electrical fitters assemble parts in the manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment, and install, maintain, and repair electrical plant, machinery, appliances and wiring.
£32,550
Median Salary
New workers start around £19,972. Normal pay is £32,550 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £45,280.
Daily Tasks
- Examines electrical plant or machinery, domestic appliances and other electrical assembly for faults using test equipment and replaces worn parts and faulty wiring.
- Installs electrical plant, machinery and other electrical fixtures and appliances such as fuse boxes, generators, light sockets etc..
- Assembles parts and sub-assemblies using hand tools and by brazing, riveting or welding.
- Cuts, bends and installs electrical conduit.
- Selects, cuts and lays wires and connects to sockets, plugs or terminals by crimping, soldering, brazing or bolting.
- Examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to determine the method and sequence of operations.
Skills employers are asking for
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Learning Strategies
- Mathematics
- Science
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