Compex Electrical Inspector & Technician

Work Lyf Group Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

31 days holiday

Gym membership

Healthcare cash plan

Pension scheme

Training & development

Team events & celebrations

Workwear & PPE

Job summary

Work Lyf Group Ltd is recruiting an ATEX/CompEx Electrical Inspector & Technician for field-based work across the UK and Europe.

You will conduct ATEX/CompEx inspections, document non-compliances, and support electrical and instrumentation installations in hazardous areas. Travel is extensive with overnight stays; excellent career progression and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience conducting ATEX/CompEx inspections.
• Ability to read electrical drawings.
• Experience producing detailed inspection reports.
• Willingness to travel UK & Europe.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ATEX/CompEx inspections according to IEC/BS EN.
• Identify non-compliances and report safety risks.
• Produce detailed inspection reports and handover documentation.
• Carry out electrical rectification works to industry standards.
• Support shutdown projects and instrumentation installations.
• Install containment, cable systems, glands and terminations.
• Work from electrical drawings and area classification reports.
• Ensure BS EN 60079 compliance.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to improve site safety.
• Deliver projects efficiently and within agreed timescales.

Skills

ATEX inspections

CompEx inspections

Electrical drawings

Cable installation

Glanding & terminations

Report writing

Microsoft 365

Travel-ready

Customer-facing

Education

C&G 2391/2394/2395

JIB Gold Card

CompEx EX01-04

Safety Passport CCNSG/JIB

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

SharePoint

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

ATEX / CompEx Electrical Inspector & Technician

Location: Field Based (UK & EU Travel)

Preferred Location: Within the M60 Corridor

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Company Car + Excellent Benefits

Work Lyf Group are delighted to be recruiting for an ATEX / CompEx Electrical Inspector & Technician on behalf of our client, a leading provider of calibration, electrical, control and instrumentation services with over 50 years of industry expertise. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business that values innovation, invests in its people and offers genuine long-term career development.

Are you a skilled Electrical, Instrumentation or Control Engineer with CompEx experience looking for an exciting field-based role offering variety, travel, and excellent career progression?

The successful candidate will join the Field Service Team, carrying out ATEX inspections, electrical rectification work and instrumentation installations across a range of sectors including aerospace, food & beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas and manufacturing.

This is a fully field-based position involving regular travel throughout the UK and Europe, including overnight stays when required.

What's in it for you?

Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Fully funded company vehicle and technology package

Fuel card with breakfast, lunch and dinner allowances when working away

Paid overnight allowance

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Free gym membership close to headquarters

Employer-funded healthcare cash plan

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Company events and team celebrations

Company-funded workwear and PPE

Modern facilities and supportive working environment

Key Responsibilities

Conduct ATEX/CompEx inspections in accordance with IEC / BS EN (phone number removed)

Identify, document and report non-compliances and safety risks

Produce detailed inspection reports and handover documentation

Carry out electrical rectification works to industry standards

Support shutdown projects and instrumentation installations

Install containment, cable systems, glands and terminations

Work from electrical drawings and area classification reports

Ensure compliance with BS EN 60079 regulations

Collaborate with customers and internal teams to improve site safety

Deliver projects efficiently and within agreed timescales

About You

You will be a time-served apprentice with a background in Electrical, Instrumentation or Control Engineering and possess strong experience working within hazardous areas.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience conducting ATEX/CompEx inspections
• Strong knowledge of BS EN (phone number removed) & BS EN (phone number removed)
• Experience producing detailed inspection reports
• Competent in cable installation, glanding and termination
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
• Strong Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Excel skills
• Previous field service experience
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK and Europe
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

Essential Qualifications

• C&G 2391, #removed# or 2394 & 2395 Inspection & Testing
• JIB Gold Card (or higher)
• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• CompEx EX01-04 (EX05-06 desirable)
• Valid Safety Passport (CCNSG/JIB or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Results-driven with excellent organisational skills
• Professional and customer-focused approach
• Ability to build positive working relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills