Electrical Technician

KES Solutions UK; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician responsible for maintenance, inspections, and supervision of electrical systems in hazardous environments. The ideal candidate will have an electrical engineering background and relevant certifications. This role involves emergency response cover and maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of planned and unplanned electrical maintenance activities on site.
• Perform routine inspections and troubleshooting faults.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance activities by E&I contract companies.
• Ensure competency of all electrical contractors working on-site.
• Participate in the on-call rota for emergency engineering support.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Supervision

Inspections

Electric safety standards

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Relevant certifications (e.g., 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, CompEx)

Job description

Role Overview

The Electrical Technician is responsible for the completion of both planned and unplanned electrical maintenance activities on site. This includes performing routine inspections, troubleshooting faults, and supervising contractor work to ensure safe and efficient operations of all plant electrical systems.

Planned and unplanned Electrical Maintenance Activities

• MCC (Motor Control Centre) inspections
• Hazardous area inspections
• IR (Insulation Resistance) testing on CP (Cathodic Protection) joints
• Testing and inspection of earthing, lightning protection, and bonding systems
• RCD (Residual Current Device) testing
• Electric heat tracing testing
• LV (Low Voltage) fixed wiring and distribution board inspections
• Cause and effect testing
• Motor inspections and testing
• Motor rotation checks
• Electric fire pump testing
• Lighting system inspections
• Generator and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) testing
• Access control system checks
• Supervision of third-party inspections (e.g., cathodic protection, transformer/HV inspections, breaker testing)
• Support to Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineers during proof testing

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance activities performed by E&I contract companies
• Ensure competency of all electrical contractors working on-site
• Perform electrical isolations and complete isolation certificates in line with Isolation, Lockout & Tagout Policy
• Prepare and review method statements and risk assessments to align with Safe System of Work
• Maintain stock levels of critical electrical equipment and assist in procurement/assessment
• Provide support for engineering projects as directed under the UK Project Management procedure
• Participate in the on-call rota to provide emergency engineering support as required
• Ensure all work is completed safely, competently, and accurately to maintain quality and operational reliability

Qualifications and Requirements

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Relevant certifications (e.g., 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, CompEx advantageous)
• Understanding of permit-to-work systems and isolation procedures

Additional Information

• Part of an on-call rota (emergency response cover)
• Role involves working in hazardous and operational plant environments
• Must maintain high standards of accuracy, safety, and professionalism at all times.

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