Electrical installation assistant vacancies in Belgium
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What does a electrical installation assistant do?
How do I become a electrical installation assistant? See the guideAs an electrical installation assistant you mount electrical conduits and boxes and pull wires and cables. The job is also known as assistant electrician, site electrician or electrotechnical fitter. You connect low-voltage equipment and carry out preparatory work, without commissioning the electrical installation yourself. You mark out cable routes, make chases and drill holes, place surface-mounted or built-in cable trays and tubes, install an earthing system and place and wire electrical boards. You work in residential construction on household installations or on large sites on non-household installations, and you always follow the safety rules. Across Flanders this is a hands-on entry point into the electro trades with plenty of work.
Typical tasks
- Mark out the cable routes on the site
- Make chases and drill holes
- Place surface-mounted or built-in cable trays and tubes
- Pull cables for the different circuits
- Install an earthing system
- Place and wire electrical boards
- Tidy the site and work safely
Required skills
- Basic knowledge of electricity and low voltage
- A VCA certificate is often required on work sites
- A BA4 attestation is an asset for work near electrical installations
- Handy and precise with tools
- Physically fit for work on changing sites
What does a electrical installation assistant earn?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €16–€20 gross per hour. As a starter you usually begin at the lower end of that range. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions about applying via Werkvolk.
What does an electrical installation assistant do?
An electrical installation assistant mounts electrical conduits and boxes and pulls wires and cables. You connect low-voltage equipment and carry out preparatory work, without commissioning the installation yourself. You work in residential construction or on large sites and always follow the safety rules.
How much does an electrical installation assistant earn in Belgium?
Indicative Belgian pay range: €16–€20 gross per hour. As a starter you usually begin at the lower end of that range. Employee pay estimate; actual pay depends on experience, sector pay scales and working hours. Premiums, overtime and benefits are separate.
In which sectors and environments does an electrical installation assistant work?
You work in the finishing side of construction. In residential construction you work on household installations, on large sites on non-household installations. It is technical, hands-on work indoors and on site, often in a small team alongside experienced electricians.
What is the difference between an electrical installation assistant and an electrician?
Electrician is the broad everyday name for anyone who works on electrical installations. As an electrical installation assistant you focus on the preparatory basic work: conduits, boxes, cables, cable trays and low-voltage equipment. Commissioning the installation is not part of your role, that is work for an electrical installer or electrical technician.
Is there strong demand for an electrical installation assistant in Flanders?
Yes, the demand for electro profiles is high across Flanders. Homes are being built and renovated and large sites keep needing preparatory electrical work. As an installation assistant you can get started quickly and grow towards the full electrical installer role.
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