Electrician

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Electrician to join our Clients engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out electrical installation, testing, inspection, and commissioning work across a variety of industrial environments. This role demands a proactive individual capable of working safely and efficiently on site, ensuring high-quality electrical solutions that meet regulatory and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installations to specified standards, including distribution systems, final circuits, instrumentation and automation cabling.
• Conduct electrical testing, inspection and fault diagnosis in compliance with current regulations and best practices (e.g., BS 7671).
• Assist in the commissioning and decommissioning of electrical systems and equipment.
• Work closely with engineering, design, control and automation teams to implement integrated solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, test results and compliance checks.
• Follow company health and safety policies, including risk assessments and safe system of work procedures.
• Support project delivery by helping to plan and sequence electrical work in line with project requirements.
• Provide input on materials, tools and equipment needed for tasks.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience as a qualified Electrician in industrial, commercial or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, regulations, testing and inspection standards (e.g., BS 7671).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to high-quality workmanship and safety compliance.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to job sites as required (driving is essential).

Desirable Skills

• Experience with hazardous area installations (e.g., ATEX/DSEAR) and associated certification.
• Familiarity with control and automation systems.
• Additional technical qualifications such as CompEx, 18th Edition BS-7671, PAT testing or equivalent.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering and project-based environments.

Personal Attributes

• Good communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to varying work environments and schedules.

Professional and customer-focused mindset.