Electrical Technician[1103242]

WGM Engineering Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Scotland is seeking an Electrical Technician to oversee sitework and ensure safety and reliability in operations. The role involves managing electrical tasks, coordinating site activities, and preparing reports. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in the electrical field, with a focus on the water and wastewater industry.

Benefits

32 days holiday, increasing to 36 with service

Company van & fuel card

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Company sick pay

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• Relevant electrical qualification or HND with practical experience.
• 18th Edition wiring regulations required.
• Valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead planned and reactive sitework, ensuring safety.
• Perform installation, removal, and maintenance of equipment.
• Write technical reports and compile job documentation.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Ability to manage workload

Skill in writing detailed reports

Understanding of financial cost control

Knowledge of water and wastewater industry

Education

Relevant electrical qualification or HND

18th Edition wiring regulations

Job description

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The Vacancy

The Electrical Technician will be responsible for leading planned and reactive sitework, safe removal, installation, and commissioning of rotational equipment. They will work across the business with a focus on safety and reliability of personnel and plant, utilizing the labour pool with a ‘One Team’ approach.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work according to company electrical safety rules, wiring regulations, best practice codes, RAMS, and all relevant documentation.
2. Ensure work is done right first time, support others, and uphold a best-in-class approach.
3. Coordinate site activities with site teams, support office teams, supervisors, and business units.
4. Prepare status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends; recommend actions.
5. Perform safe isolation, installation, removal, and maintenance of rotating and other three-phase equipment.
6. Coordinate electrical and mixed trades on site to ensure safe working and job delivery.
7. Provide job reports and condition assessments, identifying methods for fault rectification.
8. Identify potential future work based on current jobs.
9. Coordinate site activities through close cooperation with the office team and electrical supervisor.
10. Scope electrical tasks across various applications and equipment types.
11. Troubleshoot low and medium voltage equipment effectively.
12. Commission a range of electrical apparatus.
13. Write technical reports and compile job documentation.
14. Support job planning with detailed technical information on equipment, tooling, and materials.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant electrical qualification or HND, with professional and practical experience.
• 18th Edition wiring regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Ability to manage workload to meet priorities and deadlines.
• Skill in writing detailed reports.
• Understanding of financial cost control (preferred).
• Knowledge of water and wastewater industry is advantageous.
• Valid UK driving license.

Benefits

• 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 with service.
• Company van & fuel card.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Salary sacrifice options (Electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase, cycle to work).
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
• Company sick pay (after qualifying period).
• Employee discount program.

How To Apply

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role, please submit an updated CV to the WGM recruitment team.

About Us

Based in Scotland, WGM Engineering Ltd provides mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering services across the UK. Recognized for outstanding service, quality, and safety, we deliver sustainable solutions to water and renewables sectors from our HQ in Glasgow. Our services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.

We partner with innovative technology providers in renewables, including solar PV, hydroelectric, and heat networks. As part of the RSK Group, a leading environmental and engineering services business, we are committed to a people-first culture, diversity, inclusion, and career development.