Electrician CV template: free example in Microsoft Word format

This is an ATS-friendly two page single column CV template perfect for UK electricians, electrical engineers and similar positions. In the UK, registration, training to the most recent edition of the Regulations and NVQ/City and Guilds Level 3 are really important for these positions. For that reason we've added them right at the top of the CV so employers can quickly see you meet the base criteria. A brief introductory statement is followed by key skills which again demonstrate to employers that you're a good fit. A further skills section is provided towards the end of the CV.

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  • CV ref: #222
  • File size: 18kb
  • File format: .docx (Microsoft Word format)
  • File name: Electrician_CV.docx
  • Fonts required: Webdings, Arial
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This CV has a lot of attractive style features including: Electric blue highlights (of course!), expanded font, 'electric style' dividers and Webdings for 'ticks' rather than graphics to ensure any ATS software is not confused.

* Every effort has been made to design this CV template according to best practice so that your information can be read by ATS software correctly. However, all Applicant Tracking Systems are different and no guarantees can be offered.

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Jilly Smith  /  Electrician

Registered Electrician with ECS gold card / Qualified to 18th Edition Regulations

CPS member / PAL card (IPAF) / City and Guilds Level 3 Electrical installation

 Contact

712, High Road, Lincoln LN1 3DY / 01332 123456 / 07984 123456 / jillysmith@gmail.com

Personal statement

I am a competent electrician with a range of experience including maintenance, planned works, new installs etc, for both domestic and commercial settings. I am a well organised and hardworking individual who is independent and self-motivated. I have relocated to Lincoln and I’m looking to reduce the commute.


Time-served electrician with experience in installing, servicing and maintaining electrical systems in accordance with current Edition

Competent in maintaining accurate daily records of work carried out

Full clean UK driving licence / Excellent understanding of health and safety

Easily get along with customers from all walks of life


Work history

Electrician / Andy’s Houses, Derby / October 2013 – date

In this varied role I work as part of a time on a manufacturing line which produces timber framed houses. My responsibilities include:

  • Installing and maintaining wiring, control and lighting systems
  • Identifying electrical problems using a variety of testing devices
  • Inspecting electrical components, e.g. transformers, circuit breakers

As the manufacturing line runs from 6am till 11pm, it involves shift working and precise, accurate communication with my colleagues during handover is essential. In addition, because this is a growing business on a tight budget and with minimal staff, it is my job constantly monitor and improve the various areas of output, e.g. quality, cost and service, from a cost, safety and quality perspective.

Electrician / Happy Days Holiday Park / November 2012  – September 2013

In this role I carried out all electrical maintenance related work across the holiday park, ensuring high levels of safety and standards were met in order to exceed guest expectations. My duties included:

  • Electrical testing in accordance with the (then applicable) 17th Edition qualification.
  • Diagnosing faults, identifying parts required and repairing electrical appliances.
  • Responding to urgent issues quickly and professionally.
  • Maintaining a schedule for safety testing.
  • Training others on correct and safe installation and/or set up of electrical equipment such as TVs and lighting.
  • Updating the park’s record system on completion of all work and following up planned actions. 

Electrician / Emott Homes, Derby / August 2011  – October 2012

In this part time role I worked as part of a team, upgrading electrical components across the city of Derby. These included, for example, upgrading LED lighting in communal areas, changing consumer units and other electrical projects. I was required to work to professional standards, keeping meticulous records and delivering an excellent customer experience at all times.

Qualifications and training

18th Edition Wiring Regulations City and Guilds 2382-18

City and Guilds 8202-30 Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (Tecbac) (601/7307/5)

BTEC Higher Nationals in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Level 5, Merit)

9 GCSEs grade C and above including English (B), Maths (C) and Physics (C)

Skills

  • Sound technical knowledge
  • Ability to multitask
  • Precise written communication
  • Analytical and problem-solving approach
  • Strong planning and organisational skills
  • Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Interests

Horse riding, cycling, swimming, going to the gym

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TIP: Need guidance on writing your CV? Try our guide: ‘How to make a CV – the right way‘.

The 7 mistakes to avoid on your electrician CV

Write an electrician CV that’s riddled with mistakes and you are not going to get an interview. Write a CV with just one small error and you probably still won’t get an interview. You can see where we are going with this!

When facing so much stiff competition from other candidates just as qualified as you, it’s easy to see why a CV mistake will decrease your chances dramatically. So many other candidates will have written an error free CV and will give the employer more confidence in their abilities.

What does a CV mistake say about you?

It says you are prone to making mistakes and lack the diligence required to be accurate and consistent. Can the employer risk hiring someone with these potential traits – especially for an electrical role? Definitely not! For roles like this, where attention to detail, accuracy and diligence are not just important – they are potentially the difference between life and death – your CV needs to be mistake free.

Here are 7 mistakes to avoid if you want to maximise your chances of getting an interview:

1. Choosing an ATS-unfriendly design

ATS stands for Applicant Tracking System, and it is software that is typically used by large companies to filter the best applications. Although not completely fool proof, it is necessary for big companies that expect to see hundreds or maybe even thousands of applications land in their inbox.

If you do happen to apply to a large company and suspect they may receive a lot of applications, then you need to ensure yours is ATS friendly. This means applying the following:

  • Don’t use special characters, images or text boxes
  • Choose an appropriate file format
  • Stick with a traditional font
  • Stick to two pages
  • Use matching keywords from the advert

The best approach is to keep everything as simple as possible to ensure that after it is run through the machine, it also gets read by a human! Avoid using anything other than an acceptable font with headings and adequate spacing. Anything that might confuse the software will likely be rejected.

Our electrician CV template has been designed for ATS software. It uses Arial font without any graphics, columns or tables. You can see more ATS-friendly templates here, and you can find out more about ATS here:

2. Using too much colour

There is nothing wrong with trying to be a little creative and different when designing your CV layout. Adding a splash of colour could look great and make your application more memorable.  Our electrician CV has splashes of electric blue (naturally!) However, don’t overdo it on the colour and go for a simple colour scheme.

Avoid dark and aggressive colours like red or brown. Instead, opt for a safer colour like light blue or green. A light yellow is also less intrusive and doesn’t overshadow your credentials. The colour can be used effectively to emphasise headings and borders.  However, don’t use light shades for text as they may not print very well.

3. Using more than one font

Some people like to use more than one font to try and stand out and be a little creative. The problem with this however is that it can look very odd and detract the reader from actually taking in the content.

Using a second or even third font can leave the hiring manager scratching their head wondering what’s happening on the page. Our advice would be to use colour if you want to be creative as suggested above, and stick to the one font. The only exception is if you want to change the font for your headings. If you do choose this approach make sure the headings font isn’t too different from the main one and that it goes together.

Bonus tip: Keep in mind that if you send your CV in Word format, the recipient must have the required fonts installed to be able to see them. If they don’t, their computer will usually substitute for a more basic font. However, occasionally for very fancy fonts, the computer gets confused and simply replaces the text with blank boxes. Therefore, for CVs going via email as Word document, it’s safer therefore to stick to standard fonts such as Arial and Times New Roman for any key information.

4. Using a poor layout

The margins of your page will effect how the writing sits on the page. You may find during the initial stages of writing your CV that a paragraph ends up being split between two pages. This is something you definitely need to avoid as it will not look very good.

One of the most common editing mistakes we come across is whereby the job description of a previous role spills over to the next page. A slight adjustment to the margins and/or the font size would correct this. You need whatever is at the bottom of the first page to end before the reader turns over to the second page.

You will see on our electrician CV example that we’ve laid it out so that no roles split across the page. We’ve also used a continuation header on page two.

5. Unexplained employment gaps

If you spent a few months or even years out of work in the past, you need to explain why this happened on your CV. If you don’t, the employer will be left to guess, which is not going to end well. They will likely take a more suspicious approach than assuming everything was fine.

Imagine for a moment that you were the hiring manager and you noticed that someone has a gap of 6 months between jobs. What might you assume? Perhaps they struggled to find work. Maybe they are not great at giving interviews. Worst still, maybe they are just lazy. No matter what the reason for the gap, you need to explain it briefly to avoid suspicion. If you’re a mum returning to work, see our mum returning to work CV example for ideas on how to tackle this.

You don’t have to go into too much detail if you don’t want, especially if you were out of work for personal health reasons. However, it’s important you state the reason briefly with little fuss or drama and assure the employer that you’re now back to full strength, so the matter is dealt with. The employer can then continue reviewing your CV with more confidence.

6. Generic hobbies

The hobbies and interests section on a CV tends to serve little purpose other than to display a little bit of the candidate’s personality. However, there are ways to add value to your entire application if you recognise the potential of this section.

There are certain generic hobbies which the employer sees over and over. Interests like going to the cinema, reading books, and hanging out with friends on the weekend are certainly very generic. If this is what you put down on your CV then we would suggest considering removing this section altogether. It just isn’t necessary and it’s not going to add any value to your CV.

However, if you have more creative or sporty hobbies then you should take advantage. Certain hobbies can demonstrate your soft skills, like communication and leadership. If you go to the gym all the time and keep fit, the employer may assume you are not going to have many sick days. If you are the captain of a sports team you are demonstrating leadership skills, and so on.

Creative hobbies can also link with your career, such as robotics, web design, computer software or singing in a band (the latter showing that you are confident and happy with public speaking). Not only do these types of hobbies represent your soft skills, they are also a great talking point in the interview.

7. Irrelevant personal information

The only personal details you need to provide on a CV are your name, email address and contact number. There are certain industries which would require other personal details, like acting or modelling. But for the most part you would only need to provide those three things.

It’s not a good idea to provide anything else as you are leaving yourself open to discrimination. For example, if the employer has a preconception about young people, they may decide to reject your CV if you give your date of birth. However, leaving this off and landing an interview gives you the opportunity to prove yourself face-to-face.

Writing your electrician CV

Almost every employer looking to hire an electrician will request certain technical skills (Level 3 installation, 18th Edition etc) and you should . However, not every job advert goes into detail about other skills required, such as soft skills. To discover which are most important to the typical employer, job descriptions and profiles can be really helpful. For example:

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