Electrician

WGM Engineering Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension 6%

Life assurance 3x salary

Flexible benefits

Job summary

WGM Engineering Ltd in Scotland is seeking a permanent Electrician to join our Projects team on site across Scottish Water and private client sites. You will deliver electrical installation, maintenance, testing and pre-commissioning works on major projects.

A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel, plus experience in industrial environments, are essential. The role includes a company van, fuel card and a structured benefits package.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical experience gained through a recognised apprenticeship.
• SVQ Level 3 Electrical and 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Practical experience in electrical installation, maintenance, testing, commissioning or construction.
• Knowledge of electrical construction to WIMES Specification.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, test and pre-commission electrical equipment across industrial, utilities and infrastructure sites.
• Fault-find and resolve electrical issues safely and to standard.
• Review design information and support onsite design changes.

Skills

Apprenticeship

SVQ Level 3 Electrical

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

ECS card

Industrial site experience

UK driving licence

Education

Time-served electrical apprenticeship

SVQ Level 3 Electrical

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

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The Vacancy

Long-term work. Projects you can see the impact of. A future with WGM.

About The Role

WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is looking for an Electrician to join our Projects team on a permanent, full-time basis. This site-based role will cover a range of Scottish Water and private client sites. You will support project delivery across WGM’s growing UK water-sector portfolio. This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering business delivering essential infrastructure across the UK.

As an Electrician within our major projects business stream, you will deliver electrical installation, maintenance, testing and pre-commissioning works across site-based project environments.

You will also review electrical design information, complete red-line mark-ups for as-built drawings, support onsite design changes and work closely with colleagues, clients, subcontractors and wider delivery teams. Occasional work in confined spaces will be required.

To support you in the role, you’ll be provided with a company van and fuel card, with a working pattern of 7.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, and 7.30am to 1pm on Fridays.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Install, maintain, repair, test and pre-commission electrical equipment across industrial, utilities and infrastructure sites.
• Fault-find and resolve electrical issues safely, efficiently and to the required technical standard.
• Deliver electrical construction, compliance and control in line with relevant regulations, client standards and WGM requirements.
• Interpret RAMS, prepare daily task-specific risk assessments and follow safe systems of work.
• Carry out electrical isolations and process instructions in line with WGM Electrical Safety Rules and Isolation Safety Rules.
• Review design information, support onsite design changes and complete red-line mark-ups for as-built drawings.
• Support quality, health and safety, continual improvement and compliance across electrical works.
• Work with colleagues, clients, subcontractors and wider delivery teams to support safe, high-quality project delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• Time-served electrical experience gained through a recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• SVQ Level 3 Electrical, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and a valid ECS card.
• Practical experience in electrical installation, maintenance, testing, commissioning or construction.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical construction to WIMES Specification
• Experience working in industrial, large construction, utilities, infrastructure, water, manufacturing, process, energy or similar site-based environments.
• Good knowledge of safe systems of work, electrical compliance and current electrical regulations.
• Strong fault-finding, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working in exposed outdoor environments throughout the year.
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to and from sites, including working away from home when required.

Confined Space, DOMS & Water Hygiene training would be beneficial, but not essential as training will be provided.

Salary And Benefits

We are offering a rate of £21.19 per hour aligned with SJIB rates (circa £41,321 per annum salary) Plus Van & Benefits

At WGM, We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Designed To Support Our People Both Inside And Outside Of Work. This Includes:

• Competitive basic salary with overtime opportunities.
• Travel time >30 mins paid.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• 32 days’ holiday, increasing to 36 days based on length of service
• Pension scheme, with WGM contributing 6%
• Life assurance scheme that pays 3 x salary
• Salary sacrifice options, including electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase and cycle to work schemes
• Flexible benefits programme, including health cash plan and discounted gym membership
• Remote and hybrid working options, subject to role requirements
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company sick pay, available after a qualifying period
• Employee discount programme

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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WGM and RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than PSL agencies.

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?