Electrical Tester

  • Meridian Business Support
  • Burghfield, Oxfordshire
  • Nov 11, 2025
Seasonal Construction

Job Description

Meridian requires Electrical Testers & Testing Electricians with a commercial/industrial background to work on a large-scale project for a UK leading contractor near Reading, Berkshire.

Starts available in December onwards
Duration Ongoing
Start Date: ASAP (2 weeks from application commencement dependant on SC Security Clearance process)

What youll need:

  • Security Clearance must be obtained to work this role (we will assist you through this process every step of the way this is at no cost to you)
  • JIB Gold Card
  • IPAF
  • Testing & inspection qualifications
  • Experience & willingness for Security Clearance

Methods of pay: Pay as You Earn (PAYE) - ONLY - No payroll company charges

This is a very lucrative, long-term opportunity where you can maximise your earning potential through 11-day fortnight working pattern
(Wk1 68.5 hrs, Wk2 42hrs) with lots of midweek and weekend overtime available.


Electrical Testers & Testing Electricians PAYE rates, allowances and bonuses

  • Monday - Friday 1st 37.5 hours
    • £26.09 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
  • Midweek overtime - any hours after 37.5 (Mon-Fri)
    • £39.14 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
  • All Saturday and all Sunday hours
    • £52.18 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
  • ALL WEEKEND HOURS ARE PAID AT X2 DOUBLE = £52.18 per hour

What you'll get:

  • Lodge £70 per day (taxed)
  • Travel Allowance (taxed Periodic fare dependent on home location)
  • Travel Time (Periodic hours dependent upon home location)
  • £50 Bonus paid weekly dependent on quality and £50 Bonus paid weekly on productivity/attendance (both taxed)
  • Fortnightly completions Incentive bonus £110 - Must work full 11 days to qualify (taxed)

If you are suitable for this role and would like to express an interest, please apply to this job posting to be contacted by one of our specialist team.