Electrician

March; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Wellbeing of employees

Job summary

MARCH is seeking a qualified Electrician to join our engineering team on site at the Burton Latimer location. You will install, maintain, and fault‑find across the plant, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operation of equipment and infrastructure.

In this role you will read schematics, work on control panels and motors, and support improvement projects to enhance plant reliability and performance. NVQ Level 3 and 18th Edition are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Proven experience working as an Industrial Electrician within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance across the site.
• Install electrical containment systems (tray, conduit, trunking) and associated supports.
• Wire, modify and maintain control panels; interpret schematics and technical drawings.
• Diagnose and resolve faults to minimise downtime and production impact; fault-find single- and three-phase circuits.
• Maintain, test and repair motors, drives and associated equipment.
• Support electrical installation and improvement projects and contribute to plant reliability.

Skills

Industrial electrician

Electrical schematics

Fault finding

Safety compliance

Team player

Wiring diagrams

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

Tools

Electrical control systems

Job description

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Electrician to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for carrying out electrical installation, maintenance, and fault‑finding activities across the site, ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of plant, equipment, and infrastructure. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining electrical reliability, supporting improvement projects, and contributing to overall site performance.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Installation & Maintenance

• Carry out electrical installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance activities across the site in accordance with current electrical regulations, company standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Install electrical containment systems including tray work, conduit, trunking, and associated support structures.
• Complete electrical wiring, termination, and commissioning of equipment and systems.

Control Panels & Systems

• Wire, modify, and maintain control panels ensuring correct configuration, functionality, and compliance.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings to complete work accurately.
• Support the installation and upgrading of electrical control systems.

Fault Finding & Repairs

• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults efficiently to minimise downtime and production impact.
• Fault‑find and maintain single‑phase and three‑phase electrical circuits.
• Maintain, test, and repair electric motors, drives, and associated equipment.
• Implement remedial and corrective actions to address recurring faults and improve system reliability.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support additional electrical installation and improvement projects as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving plant efficiency, safety, and reliability.
• Provide technical input into equipment upgrades and modifications.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Work in full compliance with electrical safety regulations, site procedures, and risk assessments.
• Ensure all work activities are carried out safely, including adherence to isolation and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and reports relating to electrical work completed.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working as an Industrial Electrician within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, including control panels, motor maintenance, and industrial plant equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Highly skilled in fault finding, diagnostics, and corrective maintenance, with the ability to resolve issues efficiently and safely.
• Sound understanding of health and safety regulations, with a strong commitment to safe systems of work and compliance standards.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or Electrical/Engineering discipline (essential).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification
• Reliable, self‑motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Good communication skills with a collaborative mindset.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to this position
• An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees
• Career development within a successful and growing business

About Us

We are MARCH®. The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board.

Why March?

Progress is People.

MARCH has ambitious plans and central to our future growth is attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent. Whether your role is onsite or office‑based, engineering or support, we offer opportunities for all our people to develop their careers and maximise their potential.

MARCH is committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences