Electrical Installation Engineer

Electrical Installation Engineer

The Opportunity:

As part of the Maintenance Team, the Installation Electrician is responsible for the safe Electrical installation, modification, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment within a manufacturing environment, ensuring all work is documented with relevant test result.  An Industrial Electrician with experience of working in a manufacturing environment would be required in this role.

The Role:

Install, modify, design and commission electrical distribution systems including connections to machinery, and control panels
Carry out installation work in accordance with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and site standards
Carry out inspection and testing of new and existing Electrical Installations and RCD Testing
Ensure Fixed Wire Testing is up to date and records maintained
Check, maintain and upgrade site Lighting
Terminate power, control, and instrumentation cabling to a high standard
Perform basic inspection, testing, and verification of installed systems, supporting Electrical Installation Certificates (EICs) where required
Support machinery installations, upgrades, relocations, and plant shutdown activitiesPreferred Skills and Essential Qualifications:

City & Guilds 2391-52 Essential
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical installation techniques
Good working understanding of BS 7671 and UK electrical legislation
Time-served electrician or completed recognised electrical apprenticeship
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or Engineering
18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification (BS 7671)
Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 or equivalent)
Proven experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Experience with control panels, PLC systems, automation, or robotics would be idealWorking Hours and Benefits:
Monday – Wednesday 7am – 4.30pm and then Thursday 7am – 4.10pm
Company Pension
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
 
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed