Electrician

Laing O'Rourke group; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke Group is seeking an experienced Electrician to join our Site Solutions team in Halifax. You will install and maintain temporary electrical solutions, ensuring work is safe, compliant, and aligned with Site Solutions standards.

Responsibilities include liaising with site management, completing accurate records, and supporting multiple projects regionally. A strong safety mindset and driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of electrical installation standards within construction environments.
• Strong awareness of health, safety and environmental policies on site.
• Ability to communicate clearly with site teams, management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain temporary electrical solutions in accordance with Site Solutions standards.
• Follow and promote all Company health, safety and environmental policies.
• Liaise with site management and Project Supervisor regarding site requirements.
• Identify and report good and poor working practices.
• Complete timesheets, record vouchers and plant damage reports accurately.
• Inspect and assess damaged Site Solutions, Select Plant and rehired equipment.
• Ensure the correct PPE is worn and maintained in good condition.
• Attend site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings as required.
• Raise safety concerns and ensure the correct safe working procedures are followed.
• Share best practice between projects and across Select Plant.
• Travel to other projects within the region or nationally when required.

Skills

Electrical installation knowledge

Construction industry knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Full clean driving licence

Education

ECS Gold Card

Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2351/2330 or 2360

Health and safety qualification

BS 7671 18th Edition

Job description

Location:

Monklands, ML6 8FU

Rate: £21.00 to £25.00 per hour, depending on experience

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Electrician to join our Site Solutions team in Halifax.

The role involves supplying temporary electrical solutions to Laing O'Rourke Group projects and external customers. You will help ensure electrical installations are completed safely, professionally and in accordance with Site Solutions standards.

Key responsibilities

• Install and maintain temporary electrical solutions in accordance with Site Solutions standards.
• Follow and promote all Company health, safety and environmental policies.
• Liaise with site management and the Project Supervisor regarding site requirements.
• Identify and report good and poor working practices.
• Complete timesheets, record vouchers and plant damage reports accurately and on time.
• Inspect and assess damaged Site Solutions, Select Plant and rehired equipment.
• Ensure the correct PPE is worn and maintained in good condition.
• Attend site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings as required.
• Raise safety concerns and ensure the correct safe working procedures are followed.
• Share best practice between projects and across Select Plant.
• Travel to other projects within the region or nationally when required.

Skills and experience

• Good technical and operational knowledge of electrical installation.
• Knowledge and understanding of the construction industry and its requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and a logical approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively with site teams, management and customers.
• Full, clean and current driving licence, where applicable.

Essential qualifications

• ECS Gold Card.
• Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation.
• City & Guilds 2351 or 2330 Levels 2 and 3, or 2360 Levels 2 and 3.
• Current health and safety certificate or another recognised health and safety qualification.
• BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations, 18th Edition.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects across the UK, Middle East and Australia.

With more than 150 years of experience, we continue to deliver some of the world's most challenging and innovative construction projects.