Electrician Jobs in Italy | Electrical Work, Salary & Requirements

Electrician jobs in Italy 2026 are hiring across Milan, Rome, Turin, Bologna and Bergamo with a legal EU work permit under the annual Decreto Flussi, staff housing and a monthly EUR salary paid by busta paga.

Italian metalmeccanica impianti employers — Enel SpA, Terna SpA, ABB Italy, Siemens Italia, Schneider Electric Italy, Legrand Italy (Bticino) — are actively recruiting for the 2026 intake. Freshers are welcome for the entry Electrician grade, while the skilled and experienced grades suit candidates with 0–3+ years relevant experience. Every post is a proper Italian contract under the sector Metalmeccanica CCNL / Impianti Elettrici (Installazione) and is registered with the Ispettorato Nazionale del Lavoro (INL).

The gross monthly salary sits at €1,700 – €2,500 depending on the grade, paid by busta paga into an Italian bank account, with 26 days paid annual leave, +25% night premium and the 13th / 14th month bonus (tredicesima + quattordicesima) under the CCNL. Employers cover the long-stay work visa (Visto Nazionale Lavoro Subordinato), file the Nulla Osta via Sportello Unico Immigrazione (SUI), process your Permesso di Soggiorno per Lavoro Subordinato after arrival, provide staff accommodation or a housing allowance in high-cost cities, plus enrolment into INPS so you get free public healthcare through the Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN).

Open to workers from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Morocco and Latin America, plus EU / EEA nationals directly. Age 20–55, a valid passport, a clean police clearance and basic physical fitness are all that is needed for the electrician role. Apply through the online form below with your CV, passport photo and any certificates; the employer verifies documents on the Registro Imprese, invites you to an online interview and processes the D-visa file. Never pay an agent for the “job” or “visa” itself.

• Legal EU work permit + long-stay visa — filed by the employer with Sportello Unico Immigrazione (SUI) under the annual Decreto Flussi quota.
• Monthly bank-transfer pay in EUR — direct busta paga, protected by the Metalmeccanica CCNL / Impianti Elettrici (Installazione).
• Staff / on-site accommodation — arranged by the employer, close to the workplace.
• Uniform, PPE and equipment — supplied by the employer at no cost.
• Paid overtime + 13th / 14th month bonus — tredicesima and quattordicesima under the CCNL.
• Family reunion after 1 year — a legal Italian work permit lets you sponsor spouse and children under Ricongiungimento Familiare.
• Path to EU long-term residence — after 5 years apply for Titolo di Soggiorno UE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo.

Electrician candidates are hired by leading Italy employers and reputable contractors:

• Enel SpA
• Terna SpA
• ABB Italy
• Siemens Italia
• Schneider Electric Italy
• Legrand Italy (Bticino)
• Cebi Group
• Vimar SpA
• Gewiss
• Prysmian Group

Approx. INR: €1,700 ≈ ₹156,400 and €2,500 ≈ ₹230,000 per month (rates vary).

• Employer-sponsored long-stay work visa (Visto Nazionale Lavoro Subordinato)
• Staff accommodation or housing allowance
• Meal tickets (buoni pasto) or on-site canteen
• Italian public health insurance (SSN) via INPS enrolment
• Paid annual leave (26 days + permessi retribuiti)
• 13th and 14th month salary (tredicesima + quattordicesima)
• Paid overtime + Sunday / holiday premium under the CCNL

1. Install and terminate wiring per CEI 64-8 residential installation standard.
2. Wire electrical panels (quadri elettrici) to schematic drawings.
3. Install lighting, sockets, RCDs and MCBs in domestic and commercial buildings.
4. Test earthing, insulation and RCD trip time with a multimeter / megger.
5. Issue the DM 37/08 Dichiarazione di Conformità under supervision.
6. Follow PES / PAV / PEI safety rules for MV / HV work.
7. Coordinate with the site manager (Direttore Lavori) and other trades.
8. Log completed work in the site diary and safety register.

🔧 Technical Skills

• CEI 64-8 wiring practice
• Multimeter + insulation tester
• Panel wiring & schematic reading
• PES / PAV / PEI HV-safe work

🤝 Soft Skills

• Site-safety awareness
• Team-work with the site foreman
• Willingness to learn EV / PV modules
• Clear communication with customers

• Age 20 – 55 years
• Valid passport (12+ months validity)
• Physically fit — clean pre-employment medical
• Clean police clearance (PCC, apostilled)
• Willing to work per the Metalmeccanica Impianti CCNL shift roster

• Italian Qualifica Professionale (Elettricista) or overseas equivalent.
• CEI 11-27 / PES / PAV / PEI certificate for HV work.
• DM 37/08 abilitazione for signed installations (long-term goal).
• D.Lgs. 81/2008 site safety module.

A valid passport and clean police clearance are mandatory; the employer arranges the Italian long-stay work visa and Permesso di Soggiorno per Lavoro Subordinato after arrival.

The role is hands-on and team-based in a safety-regulated Italian workplace.

• Sites across Milan, Rome and Turin construction and infrastructure projects
• 5-day site week (Mon–Fri + rotating Saturday)
• Full toolkit + PPE (helmet, insulated gloves, boots) provided
• Company van and site accommodation on out-of-town projects
• Strict PES/PAV/PEI + D.Lgs. 81/2008 safety compliance

1. Apprentice Electrician
2. Residential / Civil Electrician
3. Industrial Panel Electrician
4. MV / HV Substation Electrician
5. Capo Squadra / Site Lead

Because visa, accommodation and part of the meals are covered, workers can save a large part of the Italian salary.

• EU country + Schengen — Italian work visa becomes a Permesso di Soggiorno per Lavoro Subordinato and you can travel Schengen freely.
• Statuto dei Lavoratori + CCNL protection — 40-hour week, paid overtime, 26 days paid leave, 13th / 14th month bonus and legal contract.
• 2026 Decreto Flussi hiring quota — Italy officially recruits foreign workers under the annual Decreto Flussi (about 452,000 total permits programmed for 2023–2025 and continuing for 2026).
• Cost of living is EU-affordable — lower than Germany, France or the Netherlands, especially outside Rome and Milan.
• Family reunion after 1 year — legal Italian work permit lets you sponsor spouse and children (Ricongiungimento Familiare).
• Path to EU long-term residence — after 5 years of legal work you can apply for the Titolo di Soggiorno UE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo.
• Large Indian, Filipino, Bangladeshi, Moroccan and South-American community — cultural comfort and easier settling.

1. Prepare Your CV Updated CV with passport, photos, police clearance and any certificates.
2. Check Eligibility & Medical Confirm age, documents and complete the pre-employment medical.
3. Submit Online Form Apply through the online application / contact form.
4. Interview / Skills Test Online interview and a basic skills or trade test.
5. Wait for HR Response Shortlisted candidates receive the offer letter (contratto di lavoro) from the employer / HR.
6. Visa Assistance & Joining Employer files the Nulla Osta via Sportello Unico Immigrazione (SUI) and processes the Italian long-stay work visa (Visto Nazionale Lavoro Subordinato); travel to Italy and start duty.

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