Electrical Engineer (CompEx)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Progression

Life Insurance

Free Parking

Early Friday Finish

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Technician (CompEx) in Aberdeen to join a specialist subsea equipment manufacturer. You will oversee electrical installations, generate certification and documentation, and mentor workshop staff to ensure safe delivery of high‑quality work.

The role requires a Time Served Electrician or Electrical Engineer with EX01-EX04 qualification and experience in hazardous areas.

Qualifications

• Experience as an electrical engineer or time served electrician.
• Knowledge of ATEX and IECEx standards.
• CompEx EX01-EX04 qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical support in workshop and manufacturing settings.
• Oversee electrical installations and certification documentation.
• Mentor workshop staff to ensure safe high‑quality work.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous area installation requirements (ATEX/IECEx).
• Support FAT procedures and prepare certification documentation.

Skills

Time Served Electrician

Electrical Engineer

CompEx EX01-EX04

Education

Time Served

Tools

ATEX/IECEx standards

Job description

Electrical Technician (CompEx)

£22 – £25 Per Hour + Training + Progression + Life Insurance + Free Parking + Early Friday Finish

Aberdeen

Are you a Time Served Electrician or Electrical Engineer with experience working in hazardous areas, looking to join a specialist manufacturer providing the chance to work on industry-leading equipment?

On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established specialist manufacturer of subsea equipment, supplying innovative solutions to safety-critical and hazardous-area industries. With continued growth and a strong project pipeline, this is an ideal time to join a stable business offering long-term career development.

You will be responsible for overseeing electrical installations, producing electrical certification and documentation, supporting hazardous area equipment builds, and mentoring workshop staff to ensure work is completed safely and to the highest standard.

This role would suit a Time Served Electrician or Electrical Engineer with a strong electrical installation or maintenance background, who is EX01-EX04 qualified.

The Role

• Provide electrical support to workshop staff, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard


• Oversee electrical equipment installation within a manufacturing environment


• Produce electrical documentation and certification for units under build


• Ensure compliance with hazardous area installation requirements (ATEX / IECEx)


• Assist in the preparation and execution of FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) procedures


• Support the production of ATEX and associated certification documentation


• Supervise and mentor team members and contractors when required


• Monday to Thursday, 7:30 – 4, 3:30 finish on a Friday

The Person

• Experience working as an Electrical Engineer


• Knowledge of ATEX and IECEx standards


• CompEx EX01-EX04 qualified

Reference Number: BBBH26572c

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.