Electrician

March Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

March Ltd is seeking a qualified Electrician to join our engineering team in Canada. You will perform electrical installation, maintenance, and fault-finding across the site to keep plant and equipment running safely and efficiently.

The successful candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and 18th Edition, and you will work with control panels, wiring diagrams, and electrical systems.

We offer salary and benefits and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Proven industrial electrician experience in manufacturing.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation + 18th Edition.
• Able to read schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance.
• Install containment systems, tray, conduit, trunking, and support structures.
• Wire, modify, and maintain control panels ensuring configuration and compliance.
• Diagnose faults efficiently to minimise downtime and production impact.
• Support electrical installation and improvement projects for plant efficiency and safety.

Skills

Electrical installation

Maintenance

Fault finding

Reading schematics

Industrial electrical systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Job description

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Electrician to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for carrying out electrical installation, maintenance, and fault-finding activities across the site, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of plant, equipment, and infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining electrical reliability, supporting improvement projects, and contributing to overall site performance.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Installation & Maintenance

• Carry out electrical installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance activities across the site in accordance with current electrical regulations, company standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Install electrical containment systems including tray work, conduit, trunking, and associated support structures.
• Complete electrical wiring, termination, and commissioning of equipment and systems.

Control Panels & Systems

• Wire, modify, and maintain control panels ensuring correct configuration, functionality, and compliance.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings to complete work accurately.
• Support the installation and upgrading of electrical control systems.

Fault Finding & Repairs

• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults efficiently to minimise downtime and production impact.
• Fault-find and maintain single-phase and three-phase electrical circuits.
• Maintain, test, and repair electric motors, drives, and associated equipment.
• Implement remedial and corrective actions to address recurring faults and improve system reliability.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support additional electrical installation and improvement projects as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving plant efficiency, safety, and reliability.
• Provide technical input into equipment upgrades and modifications.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Work in full compliance with electrical safety regulations, site procedures, and risk assessments.
• Ensure all work activities are carried out safely, including adherence to isolation and permit-to-work systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and reports relating to electrical work completed.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working as an Industrial Electrician within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, including control panels, motor maintenance, and industrial plant equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Highly skilled in fault finding, diagnostics, and corrective maintenance, with the ability to resolve issues efficiently and safely.
• Sound understanding of health and safety regulations, with a strong commitment to safe systems of work and compliance standards.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or Electrical/Engineering discipline (essential).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Good communication skills with a collaborative mindset.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to this position
• An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees
• Career development within a successful and growing business

About Us

We are MARCH®. The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board.

Why March?

Progress is People.

MARCH has ambitious plans and central to our future growth is attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent. Whether your role is onsite or office-based, engineering or support, we offer opportunities for all our people to develop their careers and maximise their potential. MARCH is committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.