Electrician

March; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits package

Employee wellbeing focus

Career development opportunities

Job summary

MARCH is seeking a qualified and experienced Industrial Electrician to join our engineering team on-site in Ontario. You will perform electrical installation, maintenance, fault finding, and commissioning across the site, ensuring safe and compliant operation of plant and equipment.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 and 18th Edition, strong ability to read drawings, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement while upholding health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Industrial Electrician in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical docs.
• Commitment to health and safety regulations and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, inspection, testing and maintenance across the site.
• Install containment systems, trays, conduit and support structures.
• Wire, modify and maintain control panels and ensure proper configuration.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults to minimise downtime and production impact.
• Support upgrades and improvements to electrical systems and plant equipment.
• Maintain documentation, records and reports for electrical work.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Fault finding

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

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.