Electrician CV template

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• A matching cover letter in the same design
• A4, laid out for UK applications
• Real, selectable text that online application systems can read
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What to put on an electrician CV

Electrical contractors and agencies check your cards and qualifications before they look at anything else. This electrician CV template uses bold condensed headings and puts your ECS card, 18th Edition and NVQ in a grid under your name, so they are seen straight away. Your sites, jobs and skills follow. It suits apprentices, qualified electricians and supervisors, and has no photo.

Use it for domestic, commercial or industrial work, or for maintenance roles. Fill it in and preview every page for free, with no account needed. Pay £4.99 once to download it as PDF and Word, with a matching cover letter included. It is A4, and if you want a different look later, switch template without losing a word.

Put cards and qualifications first

List your ECS card type and expiry, 18th Edition (BS 7671), NVQ Level 3, AM2 and any inspection and testing qualification such as the 2391. If you are self-employed, add your competent person scheme, such as NICEIC or NAPIT.

Say what kind of work you do

Domestic rewires, commercial fit-outs, industrial installations, fire alarms, data cabling, EV chargers and solar PV each need different skills. Name the types of job and building you have worked on.

Describe sites and your role

For each employer, give the main sites or contracts and whether you were an improver, electrician, supervisor or lead. Mention testing and certifying your own work or working from drawings.

Add the practical extras

A full driving licence, your own tools and test kit, PASMA or IPAF, and site safety courses all matter to contractors. Say if you can work away or on nights.

Keep it short and clear

One or two sides of A4 is plenty. Put your newest job first and explain any gaps, such as time spent self-employed.

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Questions

What should an electrician put first on a CV?

Your ECS card, 18th Edition and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, plus AM2 if you have it. Contractors often check these before reading further, so put them in the grid under your name, with expiry dates where they apply.

How do I write an apprentice electrician CV?

Lead with your college course and level, your apprenticeship employer and the work you have done so far, such as first fix, second fix and containment. Add your GCSE Maths and English, a driving licence if you have one, and when you expect to finish.

Should I include my tools and test equipment on my CV?

Yes, briefly. Saying you have your own hand tools and a calibrated multifunction tester shows you are ready to work, especially for agency and self-employed roles. A single line in your skills section is enough.

How long should an electrician CV be?

One or two sides of A4. Contractors read CVs quickly, so put your cards and qualifications at the top, then your recent work. Older jobs can be one line each, and unrelated jobs can be grouped together.

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