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Commercial & industrial electrical contractors Drake Electrical is a commercial electrical contractor, working across London and the South East.

We work on a wide range of commercial projects and premises including offices, retail units, warehouses, temporary structures and other commercial sites.

08/09/2026

We’re growing our team and looking for experienced Gold Card Electricians who take pride in their work and bring a positive, can-do attitude.

This is a varied commercial role covering London and the South East, with a great mix of maintenance, fault-finding and project work. It is a genuinely mobile position involving regular travel, some out-of-hours work, a callout rota and occasional stays away—but all overtime and callout work is paid.

You’ll receive a £42,000–£48,000 basic salary, realistic OTE of up to £60,000, a company van and fuel card, and 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.

Find out more: drakeelectrical.com/work-with-us
Email your CV: [email protected]

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31/08/2026

We help businesses across Essex keep their sites safe, compliant, and running smoothly.

From full rewires to emergency callouts, our gold card electricians specialise in commercial electrical work that’s done right first time.

Thinking about upgrading your lighting to LEDs? Distribution boards out of date?
Constant repairs and call-outs creating downtime?

Reach out today to discuss the right solution for your business.

24/08/2026

Quality electrical work is about more than just keeping the lights on: it is about protecting your people, your assets, and your operations for the future.
At Drake Electrical, we take ownership of your building’s electrical health. Our team combines years of commercial experience with specialised technical skills, such as Category 3 Thermographic Certification, to identify risks before they lead to downtime.
Whether we are conducting live inspections or managing complex installations across Essex and the South East, our approach remains the same:

- Safety First: We operate under strict live working safe systems of work. Full PPE and rigorous safety protocols are utilised on every project to maintain complete compliance.
- Clear Communication: We provide jargon-free, actionable reporting that helps you plan maintenance effectively.
- Zero Disruption: We specialise in proactive methods, like thermal imaging, that keep your site fully operational during testing.

Meet the team dedicated to maintaining safe, compliant, and dependable environments for your business.

21/08/2026

At Drake Electrical, our approach to problem-solving is built around one core principle: delivering the safest and most practical solution for every client.

Electrical projects don’t always go exactly to plan, and when challenges arise, we believe early and transparent communication is essential. We take the time to explain technical issues clearly and without unnecessary jargon, so clients always understand the situation, the options available, and the recommended path forward.

By combining a proactive mindset with honesty, reliability, and consistent follow-through, we’re able to build strong working relationships and resolve even the most complex electrical challenges efficiently and effectively.

It’s an approach that helps keep projects moving, minimises disruption, and gives clients confidence at every stage.

10/08/2026

The best electrical issues are the ones you catch before they cause a problem.

Electrical thermographic imaging enables early identification of developing faults. This includes hotspots, overloads, loose connections, and hidden issues that are not visible during standard inspections.

At Drake Electrical, our certified thermographers work closely with our electricians to ensure findings are accurately interpreted and addressed efficiently, reducing delays and disruption.

Because inspections are carried out on live systems, sites can remain fully operational, avoiding shutdowns and production downtime. It is a fast, non-invasive way to assess system condition without intrusive testing.

Following the inspection, you will receive a clear and concise report. This document explains exactly what remedial works are required and why, with each action assigned a clear priority level. To keep your operations moving smoothly, our team will complete simple remedial repairs immediately on site, and provide detailed quotes for any complex works.

As part of our proactive approach to electrical maintenance, thermography helps our clients improve safety, reliability, and long term performance across their electrical systems.

Speak to our team today to discuss a survey of your property.

03/08/2026

At Drake Electrical, we’re all about solutions ⚡️

Our team of gold card electricians works to the highest standards, with a strong commitment to quality on every project.

The result? Work done right the first time, no callbacks, no compromises. Just safe, reliable outcomes and clients who can trust the job is complete.

31/03/2026

We’re proud to be sponsoring the Chelmsford Ladies Circle Bunny Hunt once again this year. All proceeds from the Bunny Hunt are going to Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

The event will be held at Admirals Park from 9.00 to 12.00 on Easter Sunday, 5 April 2026. It’s always a great morning for families, and a brilliant way to bring the local community together. Time slots need to be booked in advance and they are filling up quickly, so we’d encourage you to secure your place soon.
You can book online here: https://www.ticketsource.com/chelmsfordcircle/chelmsford-ladies-circle-easter-bunny-hunt-2026/e-dlxqal

We look forward to seeing you there.

04/02/2026

🚨 We’re looking for an Electrical Contracts Manager / Estimator 🚨
📍 Chelmsford | Full time

Drake Electrical is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Electrical Contracts Manager / Estimator to join the team.
This is a hands-on role working with our small works and maintenance team. You’ll be pricing jobs, managing works on site, supporting clients and making sure projects are delivered safely and properly from start to finish.

🔧 The role includes
• Managing small works and maintenance jobs day to day
• Pricing and quoting electrical works
• Carrying out site surveys and preparing clear estimates
• Managing works from order through to completion
• Coordinating labour, materials and compliance
• Working closely with clients, facilities teams and contractors
• Keeping health and safety standards high on every job

⚡ The work covers
• Commercial and industrial installations
• Fit outs, refurbishments and upgrades
• Power, lighting and distribution
• Testing, remedials and DB upgrades
• Reactive and planned maintenance
• Multi-site small works

👷 What we’re looking for
• Experience in electrical estimating and or contracts management
• Good commercial and industrial knowledge
• Comfortable running multiple jobs at once
• Organised, practical and client-focused
• Proud of quality, safety and doing things properly

🎓 Qualifications
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition
• Testing and inspection, design or SSSTS or SMSTS useful but not essential

📩 Interested
Read a full job description and apply via our website or message us directly for a confidential chat.
https://drakeelectrical.com/work-with-us/ -contracts-manager

27/01/2026

⚡ Mobile Electrician (Gold Card) Wanted – London & South East ⚡
£42,000 – £48,000 basic | Up to £60,000 OTE

We’re hiring a top-quality Gold Card Electrician to join our growing team.

This is a mobile role covering commercial sites across London and the South East, with a great mix of work including fault finding, maintenance, small works and projects.

✅ Overtime paid
✅ Callout rota (paid)
✅ 25 days holiday + bank holidays
✅ Training & development
✅ Occasional UK travel (bonuses + accommodation paid)

If you’re proud of your work, great at fault finding, and want to be part of a friendly team that backs you — message us or apply today.

📩 Apply now (or tag someone who’d be perfect!)
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4366317929/

06/01/2026

A great way to start the year by reflecting on how we finished the last one. 🎉
Just before the Christmas break, the Drake Electrical team swapped hard hats for aprons and headed to the School of Wok for a well-earned change of pace.

What started as a cooking class quickly turned into a lively (and delicious!) team competition. Team Tim, The Breaker Bakers, went head-to-head with Team Bryony, Watt's Cooking, with both teams bringing brilliant energy, teamwork, and plenty of laughs. Congratulations to Watt's Cooking for taking the win! 🥢🏆

More than anything, it was a great opportunity to relax, have fun, and spend quality time together. We also cooked extra meals on the day to donate to a local homeless shelter, a small way to give back while doing something we enjoyed together.

The collaboration, trust, and positive spirit that power our work every day were on full display, exactly the kind of culture we’re proud to build and carry forward into 2026.

As our order book continues to fill up, we’re excited to welcome new talent to the team. If you’d like to be part of a supportive, motivated, and fun workplace, check out our current opportunities and apply via our website:
👉 https://drakeelectrical.com/work-with-us/

Here’s to an exciting year ahead! ⚡

Address

Unit G, Shakestone Farm
Chelmsford
CM13RL

Telephone

+441245604755

Website

http://www.drakeelectrical.com/

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