CompEx Electrical Engineer

REDS Group; Uffculme; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Laptop provided

Mobile phone provided

Company pension

Employee assistance programme

PPE supplied

Company vehicle with fuel card

Job summary

REDS Group is seeking a CompEx Electrical Engineer to perform installations, inspections, and maintenance in hazardous environments, including MOD fueling and high-security sites across the UK.

Your role involves installing power/data to pumps and control panels, adhering to ATEX standards, and supporting the expansion of REDS services into varied industries. This role requires travel and flexibility with work locations.

Qualifications

• CompEx 1-4 and 7 & 8 essential.
• 18th Edition and 2391, Test and Inspect essential.
• First Aid at Work required.
• Experience in the fuel and oil industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance and installations in explosive environments.
• Install power and data to fuel dispensing pumps, gauging and monitoring panels.
• Adhere to ATEX standards and procedures.
• Assist in developing REDS services across industries.
• Create personal career development and training aligned to REDS service provisions.

Skills

CompEx 1-4

CompEx 7-8

18th Edition

2391

First Aid at Work

Independent working

Fuel/oil industry experience

Lightning Protection Systems (des)

Education

Electrical engineering qualifications incl. 18th Edition & 2391

Tools

Test & Inspect procedures

Job description

Company Description

REDS Group is a family-owned nationwide company that delivers specialist fuel and construction services. The company works with our clients to ensure regulatory compliance on fuel storage assets whether that be the installation or maintenance of those assets; ensuring safe storage of a critical asset and limited environmental impact. Our locations are throughout the UK with our teams working out of regional depots and within client sites such as MoD establishments.

REDS Group have secured long-term contracts throughout our client base that has ensured our continued investment in our teams and services, we are a growing business that cares for our people with the continued investment in their personal career development.

Role Description

This is a full-time position for a CompEx Electrical Engineer. As a CompEx Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for performing installations, inspections, and maintenance services for electrical systems in hazardous environments. Your responsibilities will be, but not limited to:

• Carrying out electrical maintenance and installations in explosive environments such as MOD fuelling stations and high security sites throughout the UK
• Installation of power and data to fuel dispensing pumps, gauging, fuel monitoring and associated control panels.
• Understanding and experience with ATEX electrical installations
• Static discharge systems inspections
• Lightning protection inspections
• Adhere to ATEX standards and procedures
• Assistance in developing REDS services to support its expanding service provision to varying industries
• Creation of your own personal career development and training to suit and match REDS service provisions within the decommissioning, fuels, tank maintenance and response industries

Place of Work

Your place of work will be fluid, predominantly in the South West area and occasionally nationwide, which can include working away from home.

Qualifications

• CompEx 1 - 4 and 7 & 8 certification (essential)
• Relevant electrical engineering qualifications including 18th Edition and 2391, Test and inspect (essential)
• First Aid at Work
• Lightening Protection Systems (desirable not essential)
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Experience in the fuel and oil industry is a plus

Personal Characteristics

• Honest, open, driven and committed
• Strong Communication skills
• High level of energy and drive
• Resilient - is not afraid of a challenge
• To have good judgement and able to build collaborative relationships quickly and effectively.
• Team player with willingness to help others and go above and beyond

What we can offer

• Competitive salary
• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Company Pension Scheme
• Excellent Company Culture
• Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling
• Company PPE, uniform and personal specialist PPE
• Company vehicle for business use, complete with fuel card
• We will supply you with other relevant training to ensure you can meet our clients’ requirements as required

Security

A security vetting check will be undertaken to comply with our nationwide sensitive properties on MOD estates.

Equality and Diversity

At REDS Group we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. All employment is decided based on qualifications, potential, merit, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of origin, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, pregnancy, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £45,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension

Licence/Certification

• CompEx 1 - 4 qualification (preferred)
• CompEx 7 & 8 qualification (preferred)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Location

• England (preferred)

Willingness to travel

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road