North★STAR Career Compass

Electrician

Skilled Trades · SOC 2020 code 5311 · UK salary band £30k–£55k · High growth outlook

Electricians install and maintain wiring, lighting, and increasingly EV chargers and solar systems. You'll need to think on your feet, read regulations carefully, and explain to customers what you're doing and why. Strong demand and strong pay.

Top Essential Skills

Neuroinclusion Note

Apprenticeship routes (NVQ Level 3) are well-suited to learners who do better with practical assessment than written exams.

Find out if Electrician fits your strengths — start your career compass journey