Compex Electrician (Field-Based)

Technical Partners International; East Huntingtower; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Night out allowance

Overtime pay

Away-from-home allowance

Pension

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Training & development

Retail discounts

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Technical Partners is recruiting a Compex Electrician for field-based assignments across the UK. The role involves leading on-site teams, installing and testing electrical systems, and ensuring ATEX and safety compliance in hazardous and non-hazardous environments.

Base salary of £52,188 with a company van, fuel card, and overtime potential to £80,000+ OTE. Role requires 3+ nights away weekly and 40 hours plus significant overtime, with travel across sites in Scotland and beyond.

Qualifications

• Approved Electrician with an accredited apprenticeship or equivalent.
• 18th edition electrical standard knowledge.
• Compex 01-04 certification.
• C&G 2391/2394/2395 testing and inspection qualification.
• CCSNG or equivalent safety passport.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical projects across the UK.
• Act as on-site lead, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Install, inspect, test, and maintain electrical systems on-site.
• Ensure compliance with ATEX and safety regulations.
• Read schematics, loop, P&ID, and control system docs.
• Diagnose faults and promote safety on-site.

Skills

ATEX familiarity

Schematic/P&ID reading

Control systems knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Site leadership on project delivery

Education

Approved Electrician apprenticeship

18th edition

Compex 01-04

CCSNG/safety passport

C&G 2391/2394/2395 testing

Tools

Metal trunking installation

SWA cables installation

LV distribution equipment

Job description

Compex Electrician

Location: Perth, Scotland (minimum 3 nights on the road a week)

Base Salary: £52,188 + Company Van + Fuel Card + Night out allowance + Overtime. (OTE: £80,000+ based on realistic overtime)

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (40 hours) plus 12-15 hours overtime per week

Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Technical Partners is pleased to be representing a leading UK energy business seeking Compex Electricians. This is an exciting, field-based role offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits, ideal for a technically skilled professional who enjoys leading teams and delivering high-quality electrical projects across Hazardous and Non-Hazardous environments. The organisation is committed to safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions and is actively investing in renewable technologies to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2040.

Responsibilities

• Support internal and external electrical projects across the UK
• Act as the main on‑site point of contact, ensuring smooth project execution and clear communication
• Install, inspect, test, and maintain electrical systems in Hazardous and Non-Hazardous environments
• Ensure compliance with ATEX standards and all relevant safety regulations
• Read and interpret schematic, loop, P&ID, and zone drawings, as well as control systems documentation
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults effectively while promoting a culture of safety on‑site

This is a varied and rewarding role suitable for someone who is organised, technically proficient, and confident in leading site‑based teams

Skills & Qualifications Required

• Approved Electrician with an accredited apprenticeship or equivalent
• 18th edition
• Compex 01-04
• C&G 2391 / 2394 & 2395 - Inspection and Testing certification
• CCSNG or equivalent safety passport
• Experienced with ATEX rated equipment, including motors, control stations, junction boxes, and lighting
• Proficient in installation of metal trunking, conduit, tray systems, SWA cables, and LV distribution equipment
• Strong understanding of control systems and electrical documentation

Typical Earnings

Basic Salary: £52,188 (OTE: £80,000+ based on realistic overtime)

Away-from-home Allowances: Approximately £8,640 per year

A typical working week consists of 40 standard hours, with 12-15 hours of overtime available each week, plus £75 per night when working away (£30 overnight allowance and £45 meal allowance)

Unlike many field-based engineering roles, these earnings are based on realistic overtime rather than excessive working hours. The business actively supports engineer wellbeing and manages driving fatigue, meaning excessive overtime is neither expected nor encouraged

When you're working away, everything is arranged so you can focus on the job: This means very little comes out of your own pocket while working away, allowing you to maximise your take-home pay

Benefits & Rewards

• Hourly rate of £20.35-£25.09, depending on experience
• Excellent overtime opportunities
• £30 overnight allowance and £45 meal allowance for every night worked away
• Hotels arranged and paid for
• Company van, fuel card, tools and PPE provided
• Qualification renewal costs covered
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy an additional 5 days)
• Employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Health Cash Plan worth up to £900 per year
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Ongoing training and development
• Retail discounts and employee rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme

About the Client

Our client is a well-established UK energy provider with a history of over three decades supplying reliable off-grid energy. With backing from a strong international group, they are investing in renewable technologies, including heat pumps, solar panels, and biofuels, aiming to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2040