Robert Spencer's career in the trade began in 2001, first as an apprentice electrician and then across public sector, contracting and self-employed roles — working on domestic, commercial, industrial and agricultural installations along the way. That grounding gives him a practical, no-nonsense approach to electrical work, general building and everything in between.
In August 2026, after eight years running his own electrical, renovation and maintenance work through PDS Derbyshire Ltd, Robert went fully independent — taking everything learned since 2001 into a new chapter as a self-employed electrician and labourer, available directly to homeowners and businesses, or on a subcontract basis, across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Career history
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2001 – 2004 · Apprenticeship, Chris Tivey Electrical Services
Started out on work experience before beginning a modern apprenticeship on block and day release, covering domestic, commercial, industrial and agricultural installations. Completed his wiring regulations qualification in 2004. In his final year he was contracted to work on Derby City Council buildings, schools and homes. -
2004 – 2006 · Employed, BKS Electrical Services
First and second fix electrical work on classroom pods, portacabins and link packs, including on-site installation and live testing. -
2006 – 2018 · Employed, Derbyshire County Council
Twelve years as an electrician across council-owned properties, schools and residential and care homes, including Derbyshire Police headquarters — covering maintenance, fire alarms, emergency lighting and data. -
2018 – 2026 · Self-Employed, PDS Derbyshire Ltd
Eight years of self-employed electrical, renovation, construction and maintenance work, working alongside other trades on clients including Matlock Town Football Club, Longcliffe and Birds Bakery, and mentoring a newly qualified apprentice. -
Aug 2026 – Present · Self-Employed, Robert Spencer — Trusted Labourer & Electrician
In August 2026, Robert struck out on his own, taking everything learned since 2001 into a new chapter as a fully independent, self-employed electrician and labourer — available directly to homeowners and businesses, or on a subcontract basis, across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Qualifications & credentials
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) — up-to-date qualification covering current UK electrical safety standards. See what 18th Edition actually means.
- CSCS Card — recognised proof of competence for working safely on construction sites. See what a CSCS card actually means.
- Recent Health & Safety Training — current site safety training, kept up to date.
- Public Liability Insurance — covered for both electrical and labouring work.
- First Aid Certified — trained to respond to workplace incidents on site.
- Full Clean UK Driving Licence — able to travel to jobs across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Why work with Robert
Time-served, properly qualified, and happy to work directly for homeowners or on a subcontract basis for other trades and contractors — references from past work, including Derbyshire County Council, PDS Derbyshire Ltd, Matlock Town Football Club, Longcliffe and Birds Bakery, are available on request.
