Electrical Installation Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking experienced Electrical Installation Engineers for ongoing projects in Manchester. The role involves reading electrical drawings, installing machinery, and executing point-to-point testing. Candidates must hold NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation and possess the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £25–£30 per hour, outside of IR35 regulations, with the potential for ongoing work. Interested candidates should have strong site installation experience and a commitment to quality work.

Benefits

Ongoing contract work

Opportunity with a growing company

Outside IR35

Qualifications

• Time-served electrician with relevant qualifications.
• Experience working in industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Strong site installation experience.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.
• Install machinery and industrial equipment.
• Strip-out and reinstall electrical cabling.
• Conduct point-to-point testing, fault finding, and support commissioning.

Skills

Reading and interpreting electrical drawings

Electrical installation of machinery

Installation and termination of 3-phase power systems

Point-to-point testing and fault finding

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Electrical Installation Engineer
Location: Northwest
Rate: £25p/h–£30p/h
Outside IR35
3 Months initial contract – ongoing work available

I am currently working with a well‑established company that specialises in electrical project installations and site maintenance. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit experienced Electrical Installation Engineers to support ongoing and upcoming projects.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Electrical installation of machinery and industrial equipment
• Installation and termination of 3-phase power and LV systems
• Panel installation, wiring, glanding, and looms
• Installation of containment systems including ladder, tray, trunking, and steel wire basket
• Strip‑out and reinstallation of electrical cabling
• Point‑to‑point testing, fault finding, and commissioning support

Qualifications

• Time‑served electrician / NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience working as an installation engineer in industrial or manufacturing environments

Benefits

• Ongoing contract work with potential extensions
• Opportunity to work with a growing and reputable business
• Outside IR35 (Limited Company, CIS or Umbrella)

Contact

I am keen to speak with experienced Electrical Installation Engineers who have strong site installation experience and are looking for a rewarding and challenging contract role.

For more information, please contact Sam Martlew, Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.