Electrician CV example: bullet points, skills and summary
An electrician CV (or electrician resume) must show your qualifications and licences first, then the type of work you do — domestic, commercial or industrial — and evidence that you work safely, to regulations and to schedule.
Example achievement bullet points
Numbers are illustrative – use your own. Each bullet: action verb + scope + result.
- Installed full electrical systems in 30+ new-build homes, including consumer units, lighting and EV chargers, all passing inspection first time.
- Carried out testing and inspection on commercial premises and issued certificates in line with current wiring regulations.
- Diagnosed and repaired faults on industrial machinery, helping cut unplanned downtime on a production line.
- Completed a 3-month office fit-out (4 floors) on schedule as part of a 5-person electrical team.
- Supervised and trained 2 apprentices on site safety, containment and termination.
- Quoted and managed small domestic jobs directly with customers, earning repeat work and referrals.
- Maintained a clean safety record with no reportable incidents over 7 years.
Skills recruiters look for
- Electrical installation
- Testing and inspection
- Fault finding
- Reading technical drawings
- Wiring regulations (e.g. BS 7671)
- Consumer units and distribution boards
- Containment and cable management
- EV charger installation
- PLC / industrial controls (if relevant)
- Health and safety
- Customer communication
- Problem solving
Sample CV summary
Qualified electrician with 7 years of domestic and commercial experience, including testing and inspection and EV charger installs. I work safely, neatly and to schedule, and I am comfortable dealing directly with customers. Looking for a permanent role with a commercial contractor.
Tips for this CV
List qualifications and cards up front
Trade qualifications, licences, testing certificates and site cards (e.g. ECS/CSCS in the UK, state licence in the US) should be visible near the top.
Specify the type of work
Domestic, commercial, industrial and maintenance roles are different. Say which you have done and the size of the projects.
Mention driving licence and tools
Many electrician roles need a full driving licence and your own tools. Say so if it applies.
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FAQ
What should an electrician CV include?
Qualifications and licences, types of installation work, testing experience, tools and systems you know, safety record and driving licence.
How long should an electrician resume be?
One page for most roles, two if you have a long list of significant projects or supervisory experience.
Should apprentices write a different CV?
Yes — focus on your training, college course, the tasks you are signed off for and the supervisor or company you work with.