Electrician

Astute People; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Electrician to install and maintain electrical systems for cranes on a prestigious nuclear project in Bridgwater. The role requires significant experience in industrial electrical installation and offers competitive pay with generous allowances and 25 days holiday. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and the ability to work in a safety-critical environment.

Benefits

Generous accommodation and travel allowances

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunity to work on prestigious projects

Qualifications

• Experience with crane or heavy industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to obtain BPSS security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate LV power and control cabling for crane systems.
• Test circuits for insulation resistance, continuity, and functional performance.
• Maintain and inspect electrical systems in accordance with maintenance schedules.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Teamwork abilities

Good communication skills

Education

Level 3 Installation Electrician Apprenticeship Standard (STO152)

ECS Gold Card

Job description

Overview

Astute's Nuclear team is exclusively partnered with a specialist lifting and handling equipment business, acting as the lifting principal contractor on Hinkley Point C. We are currently recruiting an Electrician to install, align, and maintain overhead travelling cranes and lifting equipment. You will work in a highly regulated and safety-critical environment, ensuring all crane electrical systems meet performance, safety, and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will have industrial electrical installation and maintenance experience, ideally with cranes or heavy mechanical plant in nuclear or regulated industries. The role offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and the opportunity to work on one of the UK's most complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities and duties

• Install and terminate LV power and control cabling for crane systems.
• Connect and commission VFDs, control panels, and pendant stations.
• Test circuits for insulation resistance, continuity, and functional performance.
• Support troubleshooting and fault-finding on motors, controls, and safety devices.
• Maintain and inspect electrical systems in accordance with planned maintenance schedules.
• Complete all required commissioning and maintenance documentation accurately.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• One of the following:
• Level 3 Installation Electrician Apprenticeship Standard (STO152)
• An equivalent Electrical Installation Apprenticeship
• ECS Gold Card
• One of the following Skill Tests:
• AM2 or FICA
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing or Level 3 EAL 4337 Initial Verification
• Experience with crane or heavy industrial electrical systems.

Personal skills

• The Electrician role would suit someone who has:
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to obtain BPSS security clearance.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary based on ECSA rates, dependent on experience.
• Generous accommodation and travel allowances.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious nuclear projects with a leading contractor.

INDUSTRY NOTE: Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone; however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful