West Yorkshire · M&E / Electrical

Hire Electricians in Leeds

Leeds and West Yorkshire have a strong and growing construction market, driven by commercial office development, residential growth, and a thriving logistics and industrial sector.

Typical pay range: £20£30 per hour · Card required: JIB Gold Card (ECS) — minimum AM2 or NVQ Level 3 City & Guilds 2330/2357

24–48hrs

Typical first worker on site

CSCS verified

Every operative checked before placement

20+ cities

Nationwide coverage across the UK

No hidden fees

Pay-as-you-go, weekly payroll handled

Why It's Hard to Find Electricians in Leeds

Qualified JIB electricians are in severe shortage across the UK. Major commercial fit-out, residential, and infrastructure programmes are all competing for the same pool of properly qualified operatives.

Leeds and Yorkshire rates are competitive for experienced trades — the market is active and consistent demand keeps rates solid.

Project types we recruit for in Leeds

  • Commercial office schemes
  • Residential developments
  • Logistics and industrial
  • Retail fit-out
  • Infrastructure
View full Leeds construction recruitment page

How Phoenix Gray Supplies Electricians

Phoenix Gray verifies JIB card status for all electricians before placement. We have a strong M&E network and can support both individual electrician requirements and volume electrical programmes.

What's included in every placement:

  • Right-to-work verification before placement
  • JIB Gold Card (ECS) check confirmed
  • Reference checking as standard
  • Full payroll and timesheet management
  • Dedicated account consultant throughout
  • Fast response to changes and replacements

All electricians on construction sites should carry a current JIB (ECS) Gold Card confirming NVQ Level 3 qualification and AM2 competency. Site-specific inductions and ECS card checks are standard.

We supply Electricians across Leeds and nearby areas

Phoenix Gray covers Leeds and the surrounding West Yorkshire — including the areas below. Not sure if we cover your location? Call us on 01708 693100.

LeedsBradfordWakefieldHuddersfieldHarrogateDewsburyCastlefordHalifaxYorkKeighley

Typical Tasks for Electricians in Leeds

First and second fix electrical installation
Containment and trunking
Cable pulling and termination
Distribution boards and panels
Testing and commissioning
Building services fit-out

Hiring Electricians in Leeds — FAQs

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Phoenix Gray can have CSCS-verified electricians confirmed and ready for your site fast. Call us now or submit a vacancy and we will call you back within the hour.

01708 693100

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