Electrician

The Recruitment Group; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Electrician to join a dynamic engineering team in Hull and East Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will perform electrical installations, testing, and inspections across various industrial environments, ensuring compliance with regulations and high safety standards. Applicants should have proven experience in similar roles, a full UK driving licence, and a commitment to quality workmanship. This role offers opportunities in a collaborative environment with a focus on safety and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a qualified Electrician in industrial, commercial or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installations to specified standards.
• Conduct electrical testing and inspection in compliance with regulations.
• Assist in commissioning and decommissioning of electrical systems.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and compliance checks.

Skills

Electrical installation

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Electrician to join our Clients engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out electrical installation, testing, inspection, and commissioning work across a variety of industrial environments. This role demands a proactive individual capable of working safely and efficiently on site, ensuring high-quality electrical solutions that meet regulatory and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installations to specified standards, including distribution systems, final circuits, instrumentation and automation cabling.
• Conduct electrical testing, inspection and fault diagnosis in compliance with current regulations and best practices (e.g., BS 7671).
• Assist in the commissioning and decommissioning of electrical systems and equipment.
• Work closely with engineering, design, control and automation teams to implement integrated solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, test results and compliance checks.
• Follow company health and safety policies, including risk assessments and safe system of work procedures.
• Support project delivery by helping to plan and sequence electrical work in line with project requirements.
• Provide input on materials, tools and equipment needed for tasks.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience as a qualified Electrician in industrial, commercial or construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, regulations, testing and inspection standards (e.g., BS 7671).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to high-quality workmanship and safety compliance.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to job sites as required (driving is essential).

Desirable Skills

• Experience with hazardous area installations (e.g., ATEX/DSEAR) and associated certification.
• Familiarity with control and automation systems.
• Additional technical qualifications such as CompEx, 18th Edition BS-7671, PAT testing or equivalent.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering and project-based environments.

Personal Attributes

• Good communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to varying work environments and schedules.
• Professional and customer-focused mindset