Electrician
👤 For candidates
🤖 Enhance with AI
- ›Use AI apps for faster fault diagnostics
- ›Automate compliance paperwork with digital tools
- ›Leverage AR for guided repairs and training
📈 Disruption outlook
% risk of significant disruption
🎓 Learn now
📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)
🏢 For employers
🔄 Alternatives
Automate fault finding and system checks
Auto-generate and file safety records
Blend human expertise with digital support tools
⚡ Recommendation
⚡ Augment roleHands-on tasks resist automation; AI best supports diagnostics and compliance.
Microsoft Copilot & M365
Automate compliance and maintenance workflows
Streamline safety documentation creation
Visualise maintenance and fault trends
Electricians
O*NET 47-2111.00
Job Description
Automation Risk
While some routine documentation and diagnostic tasks can be automated or augmented with AI and digital tools, the majority of this role requires hands-on technical work, physical presence, and real-world judgment. Tasks such as installation, emergency response, and coordination with teams are resistant to full automation, but AI can assist with planning, diagnostics, and compliance documentation.
Task analysis
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults in public buildings, including schools, hospitals, and justice facilities.
- Install and maintain electrical wiring and equipment in accordance with IEE Regulations.
- Support and maintain fire alarms, access control, intruder alarms, and building management systems.
- Complete essential safety documentation and compliance records after each job.
- Respond to emergency or out-of-hours electrical issues as part of an on-call rota.
- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits using specialized testing devices.
- Plan layout and installation of wiring and equipment based on building specifications and codes.
- Coordinate with other facilities management team members to ensure safe and reliable building operations.
Occupational Classification
UK Salary Benchmark
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings
👤 For Candidates
AI & future-of-work guidance
🤖 Enhance with AI
- ›Use AI apps for faster fault diagnostics
- ›Automate compliance paperwork with digital tools
- ›Leverage AR for guided repairs and training
📈 Disruption outlook
% risk of significant disruption
🎓 Learn now
📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)
🏢 For Employers
Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives
🔄 Alternatives
Automate fault finding and system checks
Auto-generate and file safety records
Blend human expertise with digital support tools
⚡ Recommendation
⚡ Augment roleHands-on tasks resist automation; AI best supports diagnostics and compliance.
Microsoft Copilot & M365
Automate compliance and maintenance workflows
Streamline safety documentation creation
Visualise maintenance and fault trends
Key Skills
Knowledge Areas
O*NET Competency Skills
Alternative Career Paths
Oversee the maintenance and operation of public and private buildings, managing teams and contractors.
Conduct inspections to ensure electrical systems comply with safety and regulatory standards.
Design and maintain building systems, including electrical, mechanical, and safety systems.
Lead maintenance teams and coordinate repairs across various building systems.
Also Consider
🔥 Hot Technologies
In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)
Work Activities
General work activities from O*NET
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Getting Information
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
- Training and Teaching Others
Anthropic Economic Index
Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗
Observed Claude Usage
0%
of conversations
Classic Auto. Risk
15%
Frey & Osborne
Job Zone
3/5
Medium prep
O*NET Median Salary
£44k
US ref. $55k · fx 0.79
Occupational family: Construction and Extraction
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