Approved Electrician

Mecsol - Mechanical & Electrical Contractors; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecsol – Mechanical & Electrical Contractors is seeking an Approved Electrician to join its on-site team in Bristol. You will handle electrical installation, maintenance and fault-finding on commercial and industrial projects in Ex hazardous areas, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

You will read technical drawings, complete accurate reports, and collaborate with mechanical and electrical colleagues, site supervisors and clients to support project delivery within agreed timescales and

Qualifications

• Strong practical electrical installation, maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• BS 7671 knowledge; testing and certification experience.
• Experience in Ex hazardous areas (ATEX) with permit-to-work understanding.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings; report documentation.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and ECS/JIB Gold Card or equivalent.
• Health and safety awareness; proper PPE and safe systems of work.
• Excellent communication and teamwork; client-facing interaction.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to regional sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out on-site electrical installation, maintenance and repair on commercial and industrial projects in Bristol.
• Install, test and fault-find electrical systems; diagnose issues on site.
• Perform routine and reactive maintenance following regulations and procedures.
• Read and interpret technical drawings; complete accurate job reports.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical colleagues; liaise with supervisors.
• Support project delivery within agreed timescales and quality requirements.
• May involve out-of-hours or call-out work as needed.

Skills

Electrical installation

Maintenance and fault-finding

Electrical inspection and testing

Ex hazardous areas (ATEX)

Read & interpret schematics

Communication & teamwork

Full UK driving licence & travel

Health and safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

AM2 or equivalent

ECS/JIB Gold Card or similar registration

Job description

Company Description

Mecsol – Mechanical & Electrical Contractors delivers mechanical and electrical turnkey solutions as well as project-based services in partnership with industry leaders. The company serves commercial and industrial clients and specialises in Ex hazardous areas, providing solutions to this sector for over 20 years. Mecsol has a strong track record in electrical and mechanical installations, inspections, and maintenance programmes for large oil and gas storage firms and smaller authorised distributors. The business is trusted by global brands such as Chevron, Murco Petroleum, and Shell, along with a wide range of independent clients. Applicants can expect to join an experienced team working on complex, safety-critical projects across the energy and industrial sectors.

Role Description

The Approved Electrician will carry out on-site electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work on commercial and industrial projects in Bristol. Day-to-day responsibilities include installing and testing electrical systems, fault-finding and diagnostics, and performing routine and reactive maintenance in accordance with relevant regulations and company procedures. The role involves working in Ex hazardous areas, following strict safety standards, reading and interpreting technical drawings, and completing accurate documentation and reports. The Approved Electrician will collaborate with mechanical and electrical colleagues, liaise with site supervisors and clients, and support project delivery within agreed timescales and quality requirements. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Bristol, which may require occasional travel to client sites and participation in out-of-hours or call-out work as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong practical electrical installation, maintenance, and fault-finding skills, including experience with industrial and commercial systems.
• Proficiency in electrical inspection, testing, and certification, with sound knowledge of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and related standards.
• Experience working in Ex hazardous areas (ATEX or equivalent), with a clear understanding of safety procedures, risk assessments, and permit-to-work systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, and specifications, and to complete accurate job reports and documentation.
• Relevant electrical qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, AM2, or equivalent) and current ECS/JIB Gold Card or similar registration.
• Strong health and safety awareness, including familiarity with safe systems of work, lock-out/tag-out, and use of appropriate PPE.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary site teams and interact professionally with clients.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to local and regional sites; experience in oil and gas, fuel storage, or industrial environments is an advantage.