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Career
Take a look at some of the fantastic electrical career stories our employees are telling.


Career in Electrical Engineering: A 26-Year-Old's Journey from Electrician to Project Lead
Ryan Ward - From Electrician to Project Lead When you talk to Ryan, you realise quickly that his calm, understated manner hides a relentless drive. At just 26, he’s already led two of MEL’s most significant 2026 projects: major installations at Royal Holloway University and Eton College’s prestigious Provost’s Lodge. But none of this was part of some perfectly mapped-out masterplan. His journey started in a far more ordinary way: as a 16-year-old apprentice working for a one-
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Approved Electrician Career Journey | Ben Harvey at MEL
Ben Harvey, MEL's newest Approved Electrician Ben Harvey's electrical career now spans 12 years, having started in the industry at 16. Now, he works for MEL and is excelling on all fronts. When you meet Ben Harvey, one of the first things you notice is his quiet confidence. In the UK, 'Approved Electrician' is a formal grading set by the Joint Industry Board (JIB), and achieving this status requires relevant qualifications, including a Level 3 qualification, practical experie
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Qualified Electrician Jobs in Maidenhead | Join Maidenhead Electrical Ltd
CVs show your qualifications. You show your experience. At Maidenhead Electrical Ltd (MEL), hiring isn’t just about what’s written on a piece of paper. It’s about who you are, what motivates you, and whether you want to be part of a team that genuinely looks out for each other. If you’re searching for qualified electrician jobs in Maidenhead, MEL might be exactly the kind of place you’re hoping to find. And applying takes less than a minute. Chris Donnoly, a known expert
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Qualified Electricians Joining the MEL Team
Charlie Stokes, qualified electrician at Maidenhead Electrical Ltd Josh Jones, qualified electrician at Maidenhead Electrical Ltd Two of Maidenhead Electrical Ltd's (MEL’s) apprentices, Charlie Stokes and Josh Jones, finished their four-year apprenticeship in 2025, and we were delighted when they both accepted full-time positions at MEL as qualified electricians. Having completed their apprenticeships, including all required training and assessments, they are now fully qualif
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Joining The MEL Team: Daniel Cain, Contracts Manager
Dan Cain, MEL Contracts Manager Meet Our Contracts Manager, Daniel Cain Anyone with experience in the M&E and facilities management...
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MEL's Guide to Becoming an Approved Electrician
Are you an experienced electrician looking for the next step? Do you feel that you should get more advanced work and better-paid jobs?...
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A Day in the Life of a Facilities Manager at Maidenhead Electrical Ltd
Billy-Reece Potter, MEL Facilities Manager. Billy celebrating in London. The team of Facilities Managers at MEL have a key role at MEL,...
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What is a Commercial Electrician: Daily Tasks, Qualifications and Salary Expectations
A commercial electrician specialises in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems in commercial and industrial...
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How to get an Electrical Apprenticeship: the guide to your next career
Have you been thinking: "How do I get an electrical apprenticeship?" or maybe even "How long is an electrical apprenticeship?" because...
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Commercial Electricians Drop The Tools For Padel Rackets: Electrical Careers at MEL
We finally managed to get some time-out for our commercial electricians and down tools for the afternoon on Friday 15th November. It’s...
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Electrician - Job Opening
MEL is seeking an electrician to join our ever-expanding team to help service our blue-chip client base.
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Approved Electrician - Job Opening
MEL are seeking an approved-electrician to join our ever expanding team to help service our blue chip client base.
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