Powering the North: Meet J Lister Electrical

At Northern Bear, we believe great businesses are built on trusted people and a genuine commitment to doing things right. That is exactly what we found in J Lister Electrical, a specialist electrical contractor in the North with more than five decades of experience behind them. We are proud to have them as part of the Northern Bear family – here is a closer look at who they are.

Over 50 Years of Doing the Job Properly

J Lister Electrical was founded in York in 1973 by John and Judy Lister. From day one, the business was built on a straightforward principle: high standards, every time. That principle has guided everything since.

Over the following decades, the business grew steadily. Not through shortcuts or rapid expansion for its own sake, but through consistent quality and the kind of service that keeps clients coming back. Today, J Lister employs a team of over 30 people, all directly employed and carefully selected to uphold the standards the business was founded on.

In 2020, J Lister became part of the Northern Bear group. For us, it was an easy decision. A business with that kind of history, reputation, and values was a natural fit.

What J Lister Offers

J Lister works exclusively on commercial and industrial projects, operating across a wide geographical area from their base in York. Their services cover a broad range of electrical disciplines, including:

All work is carried out in accordance with the 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671), CDM regulations, and the Health and Safety at Work Act. Where clients have specific requirements, J Lister works to meet those too.

One area where J Lister has developed particular expertise is decarbonisation. They are a leading contractor in delivering decarbonisation projects for education and health trusts, including solar installations and large-scale lighting replacement schemes. This is increasingly important work as public sector organisations look to reduce their carbon footprint and meet sustainability targets.

Alongside this, J Lister has built a strong track record of delivering complex electrical schemes in live hospital environments. Working in operational healthcare settings demands an exceptionally high level of planning, professionalism, and care. It is exactly the kind of challenging work that J Lister’s experienced, directly employed team is well placed to handle.

Accreditations That Back Up the Reputation

Accreditation matters in the electrical sector, and J Lister holds the credentials to match their standards. They are members of NICEIC, CHAS, Constructionline, the Safe Contractor Scheme, and the Fire Industry Association.

These are not box-ticking exercises. They reflect a business that takes compliance, safety, and professional development seriously. For clients, that means confidence before a single cable is touched.

The Right Fit for the Northern Bear Group

Northern Bear brings together specialist businesses that share a common thread: strong technical expertise, genuine pride in their work, and deep roots in the North. J Lister fits that description well.

Their team of directly employed, uniformed operatives reflects the same people-first approach that runs through the rest of our group. As a commercial and industrial electrical contractor in the North, they add a capability that complements many of the other businesses within the Northern Bear family.

Find Out More

If you need a reliable electrical contractor in the North for a commercial or industrial project, J Lister is well worth a conversation. Visit lister-electrical.co.uk to learn more about their services.

To find out more about the wider Northern Bear group, visit our about page or browse the latest news from across the Northern Bear family for updates from all ten businesses.