Electrician

Express Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Recruitment Limited is seeking an Electrician to install, maintain, fault-find, test and commission across industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects in the Midlands. Role requires reading drawings, adhering to BS 7671 and maintaining high safety standards.

Based in the East/West Midlands with occasional nationwide travel and lodging when required. Competitive hourly rate £21.50, with overtime options. The position supports a diverse range of electrical projects and sites.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification such as an apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification and ECS/JIB Gold Card or equivalent competency card.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installation practices, maintenance procedures and safe isolation.
• Proven experience in fault-finding, remedial works and installation activities.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical specifications.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, testing and fault-finding across client sites.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance and remedial works for safety and efficiency.
• Install, modify, repair and replace electrical equipment (switchgear, boards, cabling, motors, controls).
• Diagnose faults and implement effective technical solutions.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics and technical docs to support work.
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671, regulations, ECS procedures and client standards.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

ECS/JIB Gold Card

Electrical systems knowledge

Fault-finding experience

Reading electrical drawings

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel

Job description

Are you an Electrician looking for your next opportunity within an established and supportive engineering environment? Express Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a respected business in their search for an Electrician to carry out electrical installation, maintenance, fault-finding, testing and commissioning activities across a varied range of industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects.

This role would suit a technically minded and motivated individual with a strong background in electrical installation and maintenance, who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and maintaining the highest standards of health and safety. Working across a range of client and project sites, you will play a key role in ensuring electrical systems and equipment operate safely, efficiently and in line with relevant regulations and technical specifications.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive engineering team, working on varied projects across the Midlands, with occasional nationwide travel and overnight stays required. Candidates must be based within either the East Midlands or West Midlands and be comfortable with lodging away from home when project requirements dictate.

Alongside a competitive hourly rate of £21.50, based on a 40-hour working week, you will benefit from enhanced overtime rates and the opportunity to develop your technical experience across a diverse range of electrical and infrastructure projects.

Skills & Experience

• Recognised electrical qualification, such as an electrical apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification and ECS/JIB Gold Card or an equivalent industry-recognised competency card
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, installation practices, maintenance procedures and safe isolation
• Proven experience in electrical fault-finding, remedial works and installation activities
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical specifications
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to project and client sites

Roles & Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, testing and fault-finding activities across client sites and project locations
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and remedial works to ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of electrical systems
• Install, modify, repair and replace electrical equipment, including switchgear, distribution boards, containment, cabling, motors, controls and associated systems
• Diagnose electrical faults, identify underlying causes and implement effective technical solutions
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications and technical documentation to support installation and maintenance activities
• Ensure all work complies with BS 7671, relevant electrical regulations, ECS procedures, client standards and company policies

Job Location

East Midlands

Salary

c£21.50 per hour (£44,720 per annum based on 40 hours per week for 52 weeks, before overtime)

Job Type and Hours

Monday to Saturday morning at 1.5x the standard hourly rate; Saturday afternoon and Sunday at 2x the standard hourly rate.