What will you do?
The job is also known as electrician, industrial electrician or site electrician. You draw up electrical diagrams, place cable trays and tubes, pull cables for the different circuits, connect the earthing system and wire electrical boards. You put installations under voltage, check them, diagnose faults and repair defects.
- Draw up an electrical diagram
- Place cable trays, tubes and cables for the different circuits
- Place and wire electrical boards
- Put installations under voltage and check them
- Diagnose faults and repair defects
- Work safely and with respect for the environment
Skills to develop
- Thorough knowledge of electrical installations and troubleshooting
- Analytical thinking to trace faults
- Working independently and precisely
Your foundation for this occupation
This occupation combines electrical drawing, wiring, connection work and fault finding. You must translate a diagram into an orderly installation with identifiable circuits and connection points for the next technician. For work involving electrical risks, the employer determines BA4 or BA5 authorisation for the tasks and installations concerned, considering knowledge, experience and instructions. Completing a course does not automatically grant that authorisation. Ask which site and safety training applies to your assignment.
From preparation to your first day
Develop the practical skills
Build a supervised training installation from a diagram. Practise cable routing, conductor identification, panel layout and updating drawings when the physical installation changes.
Check your work
Use a handover checklist covering identification, connections, specified measurements and functional tests. Establish authorised responsibilities and the procedure for de-energised work before starting.
How can you grow?
Experience can lead to site coordination, electrical drafting, industrial electrical work or maintenance. A complete handover file demonstrates responsibility for an installation that remains understandable after assembly.
Frequently asked questions
What should an electrical technician show at an interview?
An anonymised drawing and photographs of your own work can help. Explain circuit identification, checks performed under supervision and how you recorded deviations. Do not disclose confidential customer installations without permission.