Electrician

NRL Recruitment; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Recruitment is seeking experienced Electricians for a short-term project at Prestwick Airport. The role offers competitive hourly rates with overtime and an 8-week duration, starting quickly for local professionals.

The project requires valid ECS/JIB cards, up-to-date electrical certifications, and proven experience in electrical installations. You will install cable containment, cable to specification, and ensure safe, compliant work on site.

Qualifications

• Valid ECS/JIB Card (front and back copies)
• Relevant, up-to-date electrical certifications
• Proven experience in similar electrical installation duties
• Ability to work to deadlines and safety standards

Responsibilities

• Install cable containment systems
• Carry out cabling work to specification
• Glanding and terminating of cables
• Complete electrical installations and maintenance
• Interpret and work from technical drawings
• Adhere to safety processes and compliance policies
• Report progress and issues to the site supervisor
• Check and test completed work for quality

Skills

ECS/JIB Card

Electrical Certifications

Experience in install duties

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Title Electrician

Summary We're looking for experienced Electricians to join an important project at Prestwick Airport. This is an 8‑week opportunity ideal for qualified local professionals who can start quickly. Offering competitive hourly rates plus overtime, it's a great chance to work on a well‑respected site.

Salary

Approved Electricians

• Basic: £21.19 + £2.98 holiday pay = £24.17 per hour
• Overtime 1.5: £31.79 + £3.84 holiday pay = £35.63
• Overtime 2: £42.38 + £5.12 holiday pay = £47.50

Graded Electricians

• Basic: £19.54 + £2.74 holiday pay = £22.28 per hour
• Overtime 1.5: £29.31 + £3.54 holiday pay = £32.85
• Overtime 2: £39.08 + £4.72 holiday pay = £43.80

Location and Working Pattern

• Site: Prestwick Airport
• Duration: Approximately 8 weeks
• Weekly hours: 38 hours
• Expected start: Week commencing 14th September 2026

Client Overview

Our client is delivering essential works at Prestwick Airport and needs skilled Electricians to ensure this project is completed to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Install cable containment systems
• Carry out cabling work to specification
• Perform glanding and terminating of cables
• Complete electrical installations and maintenance
• Interpret and work from technical drawings
• Adhere to safety processes and compliance policies
• Report progress and issues to the site supervisor
• Check and test completed work for quality

Must‑have Requirements

• Valid ECS/JIB Card (front and back copies)
• Relevant, up‑to‑date electrical certifications
• Proven experience in similar electrical installation duties
• Ability to work to deadlines and safety standards

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Experience on large infrastructure or airport projects
• Additional electrical certifications

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.