Careers at JKS London
Electrician jobs and apprenticeships with a team that invests in you
At JKS London we believe great work comes from people who are well trained, well supported and proud of what they do.
Since 2004 we have built a reputation for electrical, mechanical and building services across London and the South East — from airport kitchens and retirement villages to hospitals, offices and public buildings. That reputation rests on our people, and we invest in them accordingly.
In early 2020 our staff retention stood at 99%. People join us, learn, progress and stay — and many of our engineers started their careers through our apprentice programme.
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Why people stay
A company people build careers with
Apprenticeships
Our electrical apprentice programme
We run an extensive apprentice programme because we believe in growing our own talent and giving young people a genuine start in a skilled trade. Apprentices work alongside experienced, qualified engineers on real projects while studying for their qualifications at college.
- Paid, on-the-job learning with day release or block release to college
- Supervised experience across testing, maintenance and installation work
- Exposure to different environments — commercial, public sector, airports and retirement living
- Support through to the end-point assessment and qualified electrician status
- A clear route to further qualifications once you qualify
Our support for The Skills Pledge reflects the same commitment: helping every member of the team develop their skills and gain recognised qualifications.
Roles
Roles we typically recruit for
We are always interested in hearing from skilled, safety-minded people, even when we are not actively advertising a vacancy.
Electricians
Qualified electricians for installation, maintenance and fault-finding across commercial and public-sector sites.
Approved electricians
Experienced electricians who can work with minimal supervision and take responsibility for the quality of their work.
Inspection & testing engineers
Engineers holding inspection and testing qualifications to carry out EICRs, emergency lighting tests and certification.
Multi-skilled maintenance engineers
Engineers with electrical and mechanical skills to deliver planned and reactive maintenance across varied sites.
Apprentices
Motivated school and college leavers who want to learn a skilled trade with a supportive, established contractor.
Speculative applications
Don’t see your role listed? If you think you could add to our team, send your CV and tell us what you do.
Who we look for
What makes a great JKS engineer
Technical skill matters, but so does how you work. Our engineers are often the face of JKS London in a client’s building — in an airport kitchen during service, in a resident’s home or in a busy hospital corridor.
- A commitment to safe working and doing the job properly first time
- Pride in neat, well-documented work that meets BS 7671
- Clear, courteous communication with clients, residents and the public
- Reliability, punctuality and a positive attitude to learning
- A full UK driving licence is useful for many of our roles
- Willingness to undergo DBS or airside security vetting where a site requires it
What we offer
Training, qualifications and progression
We want our people to keep growing. Training is planned around each person’s role and ambitions, and supported by the business.
| Career stage | Typical development focus |
|---|---|
| Apprentice | Level 3 electrical qualification, supervised site experience, health and safety training, end-point assessment including the AM2 |
| Newly qualified electrician | Building experience across sectors, ECS card, 18th Edition (BS 7671) qualification |
| Experienced / approved electrician | Inspection and testing qualifications (such as City & Guilds 2391), specialist systems such as emergency lighting and fire alarms |
| Senior engineer / supervisor | Supervisory and site safety management training, project coordination, mentoring apprentices |
Safety first
A culture of safe isolation, proper RAMS and the right equipment for every job — and the freedom to stop work if it isn’t safe.
Varied work
From airport concessions to retirement villages and hospitals, no two weeks are the same.
A supportive team
Experienced colleagues who share knowledge and want you to succeed.
How to apply
Apply for a job at JKS London
Prepare your CV
Include your qualifications, cards held (for example ECS or CSCS), relevant experience and the type of work you enjoy. Apprentice applicants should tell us about their studies and why they want to become an electrician.
Email us
Send your CV to [email protected] with the subject line “Careers – [role]”, for example “Careers – Inspection & Testing Engineer”.
Initial conversation
If your experience matches our needs, we will contact you to arrange an informal discussion.
Interview
We will meet you to talk about your skills, experience and goals, and to check qualifications and right to work in the UK.
Your data: We use the information in your CV only to assess your application and keep it securely in line with data protection law. For details of how we handle and retain applicant data, please read our privacy policy.
Want to know more about how we work first? Read about JKS London, our senior management and engineering team and our accreditations.
Arrange a free, no-obligation site visit
Tell us about your building and compliance needs — our team will get back to you within one working day.
