Industrial Electrician

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Industrial Electrician to join a growing engineering installation team, delivering permanent and temporary power solutions across the UK. Based from a site on the Wirral, you'll work on a variety of industrial power generation projects, carrying out electrical installations, fault finding, testing, commissioning support, and maintenance activities.

Client Details

Our client is a specialist engineering business operating within the power generation and critical infrastructure sector, supporting customers nationwide with bespoke electrical and mechanical solutions. They are investing in growth and offer long-term career opportunities within a collaborative environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Description

Key Responsibilities

Install cable containment systems including ladder rack, tray, trunking, conduit, and support structures.
Pull, terminate, gland, and test SWA and industrial power cabling.
Install, maintain, and fault-find on generators, CHP units, control panels, PLCs, and associated electrical systems.
Carry out inspection, testing, and annual electrical service activities, including insulation resistance testing and condition assessments.
Support the installation and commissioning of permanent and temporary power systems throughout the UK.
Install and retrofit generator control systems, PLCs, inverter drives, power factor correction equipment, lighting, and power supplies.
Assist with mains cable installations, switchgear projects, and electrical upgrades.
Complete service documentation and defect reporting using digital software.
Support apprentice development and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
Assist mechanical teams while ensuring electrical safety standards and site RAMS are adhered to at all times.
Participate in an on-call rota and respond to customer requirements across multiple sites.Profile

The Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified Industrial Electrician with at least three years' experience working within commercial, industrial, power generation, utilities, or critical infrastructure environments.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

Recognised electrical apprenticeship.
18th Edition qualification (City & Guilds 2382 or equivalent).
Inspection & Testing qualification (2391).
ECS Gold Card.
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
Experience installing containment systems, SWA cabling, and industrial electrical infrastructure.
Knowledge of electrical regulations and safe systems of work.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Comfortable working nationally and staying away when required.

Personal Attributes:

Proactive and customer-focused approach.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
Committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
Adaptable, organised, and capable of prioritising workloads effectively.Job Offer

What's on Offer

Salary of £40k - £45k with overtime opportunities.
Company pension scheme.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Company tools and specialist equipment provided.
Free or subsidised meals.
On-site gym facilities.
Ongoing training and skills development.
Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business.
Diverse project work across the UK
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed