Electrician's job sheet example — a real works record
A worked example of an electrician's job sheet for a consumer unit upgrade: what was done, the materials used, the test results and the sign-off. A job sheet is a record of works, not a quote or an invoice — and it protects you if a job is ever questioned.
The job recorded
An electrician replaces an old consumer unit with an 18th-edition board, tests the installation and swaps two faulty sockets. The job sheet captures what was actually carried out on site, the materials fitted, the test readings and the customer sign-off — the operational record that sits behind the certificate.
It isn't a quote (no pricing decision) and it isn't an invoice (no request for payment). It's the evidence of what was done, when, by whom, and to what result.
The completed job sheet
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Job ref | JS-3118 |
| Date / engineer | 12 May · A. Whitfield (NICEIC) |
| Customer & site | Mr R Patel · 14 Elm Rise, site occupied |
| Job type | Consumer unit upgrade + minor works + EICR |
| Works carried out | Isolated supply; removed 8-way board; installed 18th-edition consumer unit (RCBOs); labelled and tested all circuits; replaced 2 faulty kitchen sockets |
| Materials used | 18th-ed. 8-way RCBO consumer unit ×1; double sockets ×2; glands, sleeving, labels (sundries) |
| Test results | Ze 0.28 Ω · Zs within limits on all circuits · IR >999 MΩ · RCD trip 24 ms at 5×IΔn |
| Recommendations | Surge protection (SPD) advised — noted, not carried out this visit; next inspection due in 5 years |
| Sign-off | Engineer ✔ · Customer ✔ · On site 08:30–13:15 |
What to record and why
Works carried out
A plain-English list of what was actually done. This is what a customer, a landlord or an insurer reads first if a job is ever queried.
Materials used
The parts fitted — for your stock control, for any warranty claim, and to back up the materials line if you invoice separately.
Test results
The readings that prove the installation is safe (Ze, Zs, insulation resistance, RCD trip times). These feed the certificate and are your evidence of compliance.
Recommendations & sign-off
Anything advised but not done (here, surge protection) and both signatures with times on site. It closes the loop and starts the trail for the next visit.
Job sheet vs certificate vs invoice
These three documents are often confused. Keep them distinct and each does its job.
- Job sheet — the operational record of what was done on site (this page)
- EIC / EICR / Minor Works Certificate — the formal safety document from the test results
- Invoice — the request for payment for the work
- A signed job sheet supports the other two but replaces neither
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FAQ
- What is a job sheet?
- A job sheet is a record of works carried out on site — what was done, the materials used, any test results and a sign-off. It's operational evidence, separate from the quote (before) and the invoice (after).
- What should an electrician's job sheet include?
- Job reference and date, engineer and qualification, customer and site, job type, a clear list of works carried out, materials used, test results (Ze, Zs, IR, RCD times), any recommendations, and both signatures with times on site — exactly as in this example.
- Is a job sheet the same as an EICR?
- No. The job sheet records what was done; the EICR (or EIC / Minor Works Certificate) is the formal safety document produced from the test results. The job sheet supports the certificate but doesn't replace it.
- Do I need the customer to sign the job sheet?
- It's strongly advised. A customer signature confirms the works were completed and any recommendations (here, surge protection) were communicated — which protects you if the scope is ever disputed later.