Electrician resume example
Electrical contractors check licences, the type of work you do and your safety record before anything else. This electrician resume example puts all three on the first half of the page.
Called a CV in the UK, Ireland, India, Africa, Australia and many other places, and a resume in North America. The layout below works for both.
Liam Walker
Licensed Electrician | Commercial and Residential | Solar PV Installer
Auckland, New Zealand liam.walker@example.com
Summary
Licensed electrician with eight years in commercial fit-outs, residential wiring and solar installations. Works safely and neatly, reads drawings confidently and can run small jobs and apprentices on site.
Skills
- Commercial and residential wiring
- Distribution boards and switchboards
- Fault finding
- Testing and certification
- Solar PV and battery installation
- Reading electrical drawings
- Lighting and power circuits
- Health and safety on site
- Supervising apprentices
- Quoting small jobs
Experience
Electrician (Leading Hand)
Mar 2021 to Present
Pukeko Electrical Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand
- Lead a crew of 3 on commercial fit-outs worth up to NZD 400,000.
- Installed 70+ residential solar and battery systems with no failed inspections.
- Train and supervise 2 apprentices each year.
- Six years without a lost-time injury on any of my sites.
Electrician
Feb 2017 to Feb 2021
Southern Spark Contractors, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Wired 40+ new homes and renovations from rough-in to final test.
- Diagnosed and repaired faults for 10 to 15 service calls a week.
- Completed testing and certification paperwork for every job on time.
Education
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Apprenticeship)Canterbury Trades Institute, Christchurch, New Zealand
2016
Certifications
- Registered and licensed electrician (national registration)
- Solar PV Installation Certificate
- Site Safety Passport
- Working at Heights
Languages
English (native)
This example is fictional: the person, employers and figures are invented to show good structure. Use it as a guide and write your own, true details.
What makes this resume work
- 1Licence and registration are clear, which is required for almost every electrical role.
- 2The headline covers sectors and specialities (commercial, residential, solar).
- 3Safety record and inspection results are included, both key for contractors.
- 4Leading hand and apprentice supervision show readiness for more responsibility.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving out your licence type or registration status.
- Not saying what kind of electrical work you do (domestic, commercial, industrial).
- Ignoring safety training and certifications.
Applying for a electrician job?
Pair your resume with a short, specific cover letter. See the electrician cover letter example, or draft your own with the cover letter generator.
Questions people ask
Should electricians include their licence number?
It is common to list your licence type and say the number is available on request. Some employers ask for it upfront, so check the advert.
Can I move my electrical licence to another country?
Often, but usually after a recognition or conversion process. Mention in your resume if you have started or completed this, and check the local regulator's rules.