Technician & Artisan Partner Register
Experienced technicians and artisans can register to be considered for subcontract and project opportunities in Abuja. It is free to join, needs little commitment from you, and fills a real operational need for specialist capacity when a project calls for it.
Quick facts
Applications are being accepted.
- Duration
- Ongoing
- Fee
- Free
- Location
- Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
- Who it is for
- Experienced electricians, installers, HVAC, CCTV and access-control technicians
- Experience
- Proven trade experience
- Schedule
- Per job
- Accommodation
- Not provided
- Transportation
- Not provided
- Personal tools
- Yes
- Certificate
- Not applicable
- Electricians and electrical installers
- Solar and inverter technicians
- HVAC technicians
- CCTV and access-control technicians
- Gate and home-automation technicians
- Plumbers, interior finishers and other specialist trades with relevant experience
Who should not apply
- Anyone looking for a salaried job. See Current Job Openings instead
- Anyone who wants training. See Electrical Apprenticeship or the training programmes
- You add your trade, experience and areas once
- When a project needs your trade and area, we contact you about it
- You decide whether to take each job
- Rates and terms are agreed for each job
Partners are considered according to project requirements, competence, availability, reliability, safety record and commercial terms.
- Your trade experience and past clients
- Your references
- A short discussion or site assessment where needed
- Proven experience in your trade
- Your own tools, and PPE unless we confirm otherwise for a job
- Reliable contact details and availability
- Willingness to follow safety rules and client site rules
- Honest information about your experience
What should I bring?
Partners bring their own tools, and PPE unless we confirm otherwise for a particular job.
Applicants are strongly advised to get their basic personal tools before training begins. You do not need expensive specialist equipment; specialist equipment may be provided or made available for supervised activities.
Must have
Basic tools you are expected to get.
- Tape measure (5 m or 7.5 m)
- Spirit level
- Steel rule
- Marker pen
- Pencil
- Flat and Phillips screwdrivers
- Combination pliers
- Long-nose pliers
- Side cutters
- Wire stripper
- Cable cutter
- Utility knife
- Adjustable spanner
- Small spanner set
- Hex key set
- Hammer
- Hacksaw
- File
- Tool pouch or tool bag
- Notebook and calculator
Strongly recommended
Useful tools that improve your practical learning.
- Test instruments for your trade
- Ladders or access equipment
- Own PPE and a safety harness for height work
- Own transport
Provided or available during supervised work
You do not need to buy these.
- Job information and site access arrangements for each job
- Specialist project equipment, only where the job requires it and we say so
Specialist equipment
Do not buy unless you are specifically asked.
- Equipment for jobs you have not agreed to take on
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Opportunities are mainly in Abuja and the FCT. Tell us the areas you can work in. We do not provide accommodation, feeding or transport.
- Be reachable when we contact you about a job
- Arrive on time and follow site rules when you accept a job
- Tell us early if you cannot take a job
Fees, what is provided and what to expect
What we provide
- Supervision and practical instruction, according to the programme
- Required PPE for practical work, as the site and programme require
- Specialist equipment for supervised activities, subject to availability
What you provide
- Accommodation
- Feeding
- Daily transportation
- Relocation
- Personal tools and personal items
- Personal living expenses
Accommodation, feeding, relocation assistance and transportation are not provided. Applicants are responsible for their own arrangements and personal expenses.
Employment
Registration does not guarantee employment, subcontract work, project allocation, income, exclusive work or immediate engagement.
Common questions
Does it cost anything to join?
No. Joining the register is free.
Does joining guarantee work?
No. Registration does not guarantee employment, subcontract work, project allocation, income, exclusive work or immediate engagement.
Do I have to accept every job?
No. You decide whether to take each job we offer.
How are partners chosen?
By project requirements, competence, availability, reliability, safety and the commercial terms for the job.
Do I need my own tools?
Yes. Bring your own tools, and PPE unless we confirm otherwise for a job.
What areas do you cover?
Mainly Abuja and the FCT. Tell us the areas you can work in.
How do I apply?
Fill in the form on this page. A member of the team will review it.
Join the register
Add your details once. We contact you when a job fits your trade and area.
Join the register
Fill in the short form with your trade, experience and areas.
We review it
A member of the team checks your details.
We contact you
When a subcontract opportunity fits your trade and area, we call you to discuss it.
Want to give full details now?
Our full application form takes about 15 to 20 minutes. It asks for your experience, referees and emergency contact. We may ask you to complete it if you are shortlisted.
Open the full application formQuestions first? Contact the team. Your details are used as described in our Privacy Policy.
Related programmes and pages
- Current Job Openings Looking for a salaried role instead?
- Electrical Apprenticeship in Abuja Training for people starting out in the trade.
- Solar Technician Training Add solar and inverter skills to your trade.
- All Careers and Training Compare every programme side by side.
Programme information reviewed by the engineering team.
Questions before you apply?
Call or email the team and we will point you to the right programme.