Compex Electrician

Quartzelec Ltd; Newmachar; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent engineering service provider in Scotland is looking for a motivated Compex Electrician to join their team. This role involves working across marine, oil and gas, and onshore projects, handling EX installations, maintenance, inspections, and testing of electrical systems. Candidates must have CompEx EX 01-04 certification and a solid background in electrical installations. The position offers a variety of benefits, including pension contributions, life insurance, and training programs.

Benefits

Pension

Life insurance

Enhanced leave

Gym subsidy

Vision allowance

24 / 7 remote GP service

EV / Hybrid charging points

Employee referral programme

Long service awards

Maternity / paternity leave

Professional development

Corporate perks

Qualifications

• Require a CompEx EX 01-04 certification for EX installations.
• Proven experience in electrical installations and fault diagnosis is necessary.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial or marine settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and service EX electrical systems safely.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Conduct inspections and testing of electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical installations

Fault diagnosis

Communication

Teamwork

Health and Safety awareness

Education

CompEx EX 01-04 certification

Time-served Electrical Apprenticeship

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

About Us

Quartzelec is an independent engineering service provider with over 600 employees and £85M+ turnover. We specialise in rotating machinery and electrical services, delivering repairs and maintenance for motors and generators with over 100 years of expertise. We value autonomy, giving employees responsibility and ownership in their areas of expertise.

The Role

We're seeking a motivated Compex Electrician to join our EX Electrical team in Aberdeen. You'll work across marine, oil & gas, and onshore projects performing EX installations, maintenance, inspection, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and service EX electrical systems safely and to standard
• Read and interpret technical drawings across industrial and marine sectors
• Conduct inspection and testing of electrical systems and components
• Troubleshoot faults in motors and control systems
• Attend stakeholder meetings and report inspection findings
• Produce detailed reports on inspection results and identified issues

Requirements

• Time-served Electrical Apprenticeship
• CompEx EX 01-04 certification
• Proven experience in installations and fault diagnosis
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations & BS7671 testing experience preferred
• Strong HSE awareness, communication, and teamwork skills
• Minimum 5 years industrial or marine experience (preferred)
• Full UK driving licence; BOSIET / OGUK desirable
• Flexible to work away from home

Benefits

• Pension, life insurance, enhanced leave, gym subsidy, vision allowance
• 24 / 7 remote GP service, EV / Hybrid charging points
• Employee referral programme, long service awards, maternity / paternity leave
• Professional development, training academy, corporate perks