Electrician

Mercury Hampton Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is hiring skilled Industrial Installation Electricians for a high-profile project in the East Midlands. This role involves the installation and commissioning of complex automated conveyor systems over a 4-6 week period. Candidates must possess a valid JIB Gold Card and have experience in industrial electrical work. The position offers a pay rate of £27.00 per hour, with a typical working week of 50 hours. Adherence to safety standards is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Proven track record working on conveyor, automation, or heavy industrial machinery projects.
• Competence in initial verification, insulation resistance, and continuity testing.
• Strong adherence to HSE regulations and site-specific protocols.

Responsibilities

• Handle the full electrical lifecycle of the automated systems.
• Install heavy-duty containment systems (tray, basket, ladder, conduit).
• Run, gland, and terminate SWA power and multi-core control cables.
• Assist with control panel wiring, connection, pre-commissioning checks, and essential testing.
• Accurately interpret and apply electrical schematics and engineering drawings.

Skills

Installation of containment systems

Wiring and termination of cables

Commissioning preparation

Electrical schematics interpretation

Safety compliance

Education

JIB Gold Card (Approved Electrician)

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

We are hiring 4 skilled Industrial Installation Electricians for a high-profile project near East Midlands Airport (EMA). This 4-6 week project starts on a Monday and involves the installation and commissioning of complex automated conveyor systems in a new logistics warehouse. Precision and adherence to strict industrial safety and quality standards are mandatory.

The Role : Scope of Work

The successful candidate will handle the full electrical lifecycle of the automated systems, including :

• Containment : Installation of heavy-duty containment systems (tray, basket, ladder, conduit).
• Installation & Wiring : Running, glanding, and terminating SWA power and multi-core control cables to 3-Phase motors, sensors, I / O panels, and control gear.
• Commissioning Prep : Assisting with control panel wiring, connection, pre-commissioning checks, and essential testing.
• Documentation : Accurate interpretation and application of electrical schematics and engineering drawings.

Essential Requirements

Candidates must possess the following valid credentials and experience :

JIB Gold Card (Approved Electrician).

Industrial Experience : Proven track record working on conveyor, automation, or heavy industrial machinery projects.

Testing Proficiency : Competence in initial verification, insulation resistance, and continuity testing.

Safety & Compliance : Strong adherence to HSE regulations and site-specific protocols.

Desired (Beneficial) Requirements

Candidates with these certifications will be strongly preferred :

• IPAF

Pay & Working Conditions

• Rate of Pay : £27.00 per hour
• Hours : Typical working week is 50 hours.
• PPE : Must supply own standard electrical hand tools; specialist tooling and PPE will be provided.