Electrical Installation Engineer

Meridian Business Support; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

On-site parking

Sick pay

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Meridian Business Support Ltd is seeking an Installation Electrician to safely install, modify, test, and commission electrical systems in a manufacturing environment. You will document test results and support industrial machinery installations and plant upgrades.

The role requires City & Guilds 2391-52, an NVQ 3 in Electrical Installation or Engineering, and an inspection & testing qualification. Experience with control panels and PLC systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 2391-52 Essential
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical installation techniques
• Good working understanding of BS 7671 and UK electrical legislation
• Time-served electrician or completed recognised electrical apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or Engineering
• Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 or equivalent)
• Proven experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience with control panels, PLC systems, automation, or robotics would be ideal

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, design and commission electrical distribution systems including connections to machinery and control panels
• Carry out installation work in accordance with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and site standards
• Inspect and test new and existing Electrical Installations and perform RCD testing
• Ensure Fixed Wire Testing is up to date and records maintained
• Check, maintain and upgrade site lighting
• Terminate power, control, and instrumentation cabling to a high standard
• Perform basic inspection, testing, and verification of installed systems, supporting Electrical Installation Certificates (EICs)
• Support machinery installations, upgrades, relocations, and plant shutdown activities

Skills

Industrial electrical installation

BS 7671 knowledge

Apprenticeship / time-served

Automation/PLC experience

Education

City & Guilds 2391-52

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Engineering

Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 or equivalent)

Job description

As part of the Maintenance Team, the Installation Electrician is responsible for the safe Electrical installation, modification, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment within a manufacturing environment, ensuring all work is documented with relevant test result. An Industrial Electrician with experience of working in a manufacturing environment would be required in this role.

The Role

• - Install, modify, design and commission electrical distribution systems including connections to machinery, and control panels
• - Carry out installation work in accordance with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and site standards
• - Carry out inspection and testing of new and existing Electrical Installations and RCD Testing
• - Ensure Fixed Wire Testing is up to date and records maintained
• - Check, maintain and upgrade site Lighting
• - Terminate power, control, and instrumentation cabling to a high standard
• - Perform basic inspection, testing, and verification of installed systems, supporting Electrical Installation Certificates (EICs) where required
• - Support machinery installations, upgrades, relocations, and plant shutdown activities

Preferred Skills and Essential Qualifications

• - City & Guilds 2391-52 Essential
• - Strong knowledge of industrial electrical installation techniques
• - Good working understanding of BS 7671 and UK electrical legislation
• - Time-served electrician or completed recognised electrical apprenticeship
• - NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or Engineering
• - Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 or equivalent)
• - Proven experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• - Experience with control panels, PLC systems, automation, or robotics would be ideal

Working Hours and Benefits

Monday – Wednesday 7am – 4.30pm and then Thursday 7am – 4.10pm

• Company Pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Electrical Installation Engineer

Company: Meridian Business Support Salary: £46,000 to £46,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Ilminster, TA19 9AF Job type: Permanent Posting date: 31 Oct 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026