Electrical Technician
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- Strong background in electrical installations within industrial environments.
- Experience on UK chemical and petrochemical sites desirable.
- Ability to deliver projects through the full lifecycle.
- Compex 01-04.
- Valid Site Safety Passport (Supervisor or Operative level).
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day running of on-site activities.
- Supervise and coordinate site operatives and subcontractors.
- Ensure compliance with safety and statutory requirements.
- Supervise and coordinate site operatives and subcontractors.
- Maintain a balance of approximately 60% working / 40% supervisory duties, where practical.
- Ensure all personnel work safely and in compliance with client, and statutory requirements.
- Coordinate with other trades, site management teams, and clients.
- Ensure materials, plant, access equipment, welfare, and tooling are available, compliant, and fit for purpose.
- Arrange and ensure completion of site inductions for all HTS personnel.
- Monitor installation progress against programme and budget.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality control.
Skills
Education
Job description
Job Title: Lead Electrical Technician
Location: Runcorn + travelling to client sites required by project demand
Salary: Open to discussion (hourly paid) Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 per week up to 50 hours per week.
Hours: 7am – 4pm / 7:30am – 4:30pm. 38‑40 hours per week plus overtime
Permanent
As a Lead Electrical Technician you will have a strong background in electrical installations within industrial and commercial environments, with experience on UK chemical and petrochemical sites desirable. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate effective site management, commercial awareness, and the ability to deliver electrical installation projects through the full lifecycle, from site establishment and construction management to inspection, testing, and final client handover.
This role does require you to work away from home due to project demand. Working away will not be every week or month but flexibility is essential.
- Salary/hourly rate open to negotiation based on experience
- Paid accommodation when working away
- Company vehicle provided for travel from the Runcorn office to site
- £30 daily meal allowance per night away
- Typical working-away patterns may include: Monday–Thursday or Monday–Wednesday
- Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 per week up to 50 hours per week (dependant on project demand)
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Flexible office hours
- Generous holiday entitlement:
- 23 days + bank holidays
- Birthday Friday after 12 months
- Extra 2 days after 3 years
- Extra 3 days after 5 years (up to 29 days total)
- Christmas shutdown (approx. 10 days)
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite café & gym facilities
- Career growth opportunities – fully supported employee development
- Receive and review engineering and installation packs from the Project Engineer or Site Services Manager
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of on-site and off-site (workshop) activities
- Manage site establishment, construction activities, testing, inspection, commissioning, and project close-out
- Supervise and coordinate site operatives and subcontractors
- Maintain a balance of approximately 60% working / 40% supervisory duties, where practical
- Ensure all personnel work safely and in compliance with client, and statutory requirements
- Coordinate with other trades, site management teams, and clients
- Ensure materials, plant, access equipment, welfare, and tooling are available, compliant, and fit for purpose
- Arrange and ensure completion of site inductions for all HTS personnel
- Monitor installation progress against programme and budget
- Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality control
- Attend construction and progress meetings as required
- Capture, record, and communicate variations and delays to management
- Mark up red‑line drawings and ensure accurate as‑built documentation
- Maintain regular communication with the Project Engineer regarding progress and site issues
- Ensure all inspection and testing is carried out in accordance with NICEIC and qualifying supervisor requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- C&G 2391 or equivalent Inspection & Testing qualification
- Compex 01-04
- Valid Site Safety Passport (Supervisor or Operative level)
- Willingness to work at any client site as required
- Compliance with drug and alcohol testing policies
- Adherence to health & safety, equal opportunities, and company policies
- Participation in the performance appraisal and development process
- Undertake any reasonable duties consistent with the role and grading
Our clients are a UK‑based engineering services company that provides comprehensive industrial and technical solutions focused on safety, compliance and operational performance. They specialise in electrical and instrumentation design, control systems, process and machine safety, hazardous area (ATEX) compliant installations, and inspection/maintenance services. They support clients across sectors with design, build and maintain capabilities, helping ensure facilities and systems meet regulatory and functional requirements.
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