Installation Electrician

Installation Electrician

Location: Glasgow
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits

First Achieve's Engineering division is working with a reputable Engineering Services Contractor based in the Central Belt, currently seeking to strengthen their Contracts Delivery Team with an Installation Electrician.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served electrician who is self-motivated, has strong communication skills, and has a background in industrial installations, ideally within the water treatment or utilities sector. You'll be involved in a range of upgrade projects on clean and wastewater treatment sites, primarily supporting the Scottish Water network.

Responsibilities:

• Install field equipment, containment, and cabling to specification
• Gland, terminate, and test installed cables prior to energisation
• Interpret and work from electrical design drawings, cable block diagrams, and specifications
• Conduct site surveys and produce reports for project engineers
• Split working time between on-site installations and the company's East Kilbride facility
• Collaborate with project engineers, mechanical fitters, and commissioning staff to deliver high-quality installations

Requirements:

• 18th Edition wiring regulations certification (BS7671)
• Time-served electrical background with industrial experience
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and site documentation
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Confident working both independently and within a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• HNC in Electrical Engineering
• 2391 Inspection & Testing
• Experience working on Scottish Water or similar industrial projects

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid travel time outside normal commuting distance
• 25 days holiday plus 9 public holidays
• Company van and fuel card
• Mobile phone provided
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Ready to join a driven and professional team delivering essential infrastructure projects across Scotland?
Apply now or contact First Achieve Engineering to learn more.