Electrician

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Culham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd seeks two Electricians for ongoing electrical installation work at Culham. The role is full-time, site-based, and involves leading installation teams, fault-finding, commissioning, and maintenance in an industrial setting.

Candidates should have an ECS Gold Card, experience in industrial environments, and the ability to work within a Safe System of Work. Supervisory experience is a plus; ex-military applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• ECS Gold Card is essential.
• Experience in industrial/commercial environments.
• Ability to work safely under a written safe system of work (WSSOW).
• Supervisory experience is desirable.
• Ability to lead and supervise electrical teams when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation teams and ensure work is completed safely and on time.
• Install indoor and outdoor electrical distribution equipment per regulations.
• Carry out construction, wiring and commissioning of electrical control cubicles.
• Test, commission and fault-find on electrical control and distribution gear.
• Provide guidance and supervision to apprentices and less experienced electricians.
• Maintain high safety standards and follow codes of practice.

Skills

ECS Gold Card

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

WSSOW compliance

Safety awareness

Prioritising workloads

Supervisory ability

Job description

JS387 Electrician

Location: Culham, Abingdon

Salary: Up to £32.80 per hour

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking two Electricians on behalf of one of our clients.

The successful candidates will provide ongoing electrical installation delivery across the Culham site, leading on a wide range of electrical work within an industrial environment. This will include installation, commissioning, fault-finding, maintenance and repair, ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with current legislation, regulations and codes of practice.

The role is full-time and site-based at Culham. The successful candidate will also be responsible for leading installation teams where required and providing guidance and supervision to less experienced electricians and apprentices.

Our client strongly encourages applications from ex-military personnel however, all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for the installation phase of projects, ensuring Safe Systems of Work are followed and projects are delivered to agreed timescales.
• Leading installation teams and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Installing indoor and outdoor electrical distribution equipment in compliance with current regulations and local standards.
• Undertaking the construction, wiring and commissioning of electrical control cubicles.
• Carrying out testing, commissioning and fault-finding on electrical control and distribution equipment.
• Setting work and providing guidance and supervision to less experienced electricians and electrical apprentices.
• Working across a variety of projects with diverse teams across the site.
• Prioritising daily tasks and allocating work to team members in accordance with project requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of safety at all times.
• Complying with all relevant safety procedures, legislation and codes of practice.

Skills and Qualifications

• ECS Gold Card is essential.
• Previous experience working within an industrial or commercial environment.
• Demonstrable ability to work safely in accordance with a written safe system of work (WSSOW).
• Supervisory experience is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise and balance workloads effectively.
• Ideally, knowledge and experience of working with large electrical distribution networks.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to lead and supervise electrical teams where required.
• BPSS clearance will need to be attained

Location: Culham, Abingdon