Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers Pay Data UK — 2024

Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers roles in the UK earn a median of £39,260 per year, equivalent to £18.94 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 8.8% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £31,738 to £55,738 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers

Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers maintain, service and repair domestic appliances, office machinery and electricity plant machinery, appliances and wiring.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to determine the method and sequence of operations
• maintains and repairs electricity plant machinery, domestic appliances, office machinery and other electrical assembly and replaces worn parts and faulty wiring
• diagnoses faults using test equipment and investigates their causes
• writes reports on maintenance work and implements systems to ensure all equipment is properly maintained
• responds to call outs for unplanned/emergency repair work, both for domestic clients and in industrial settings

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Academic qualifications may not be required, though some GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification may be an advantage. NVQs/SVQs are available at levels 1, 2 and 3. Apprenticeships combining practical work experience and technical training are available at levels 2 and 3. Entrants must have good eyesight and normal colour vision.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.