Electrician

Travail Employment Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Company pension

Training opportunities

Project-based work

Friendly team

Job summary

Travail Employment Group in Wetherby is seeking an Electrical Technician to join a proactive engineering team. You'll work on electrical, electro-mechanical and automation projects, installing, maintaining and testing systems across commercial and industrial environments.

The role offers an 8-hour day with flexible start times (7:30am–5:30pm) and a £40,000 salary, plus pension and ongoing training. You should have NVQ Level 3 Electrical, strong fault-finding skills and the ability to work both

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience working within industrial and/or commercial environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of current electrical regulations.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• A flexible and hands-on approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining and testing commercial and industrial electrical systems
• Fault-finding and repairing electrical issues to minimise downtime
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
• Supporting electrical installations across buildings, lighting systems and site services
• Assisting with electrical and engineering projects, including automation and control systems
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with current electrical regulations and health & safety standards
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability

Skills

Fault-finding

Industrial environment

Electrical regulations

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification

Job description

Electrician

Wetherby | £40,000 + Excellent Benefits

Looking for more than just maintenance work? If you're an experienced Electrical Technician who enjoys variety, fault-finding and working on unique engineering projects, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We're recruiting for a skilled Electrical Technician to join an innovative and well-established business in Wetherby. This is a hands-on role where you'll work on a range of electrical, electro-mechanical and automation projects, supporting everything from site infrastructure and installations through to maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

No two days are the same, making this an ideal position for someone who enjoys solving problems, developing new skills and working as part of a supportive engineering team.

The Role

As an Electrical Technician, you'll be responsible for:

• Installing, maintaining and testing commercial and industrial electrical systems
• Fault-finding and repairing electrical issues to minimise downtime
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
• Supporting electrical installations across buildings, lighting systems and site services
• Assisting with electrical and engineering projects, including automation and control systems
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with current electrical regulations and health & safety standards
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance and reliability

We're looking for a practical, proactive engineer with:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience working within industrial and/or commercial environments
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good understanding of current electrical regulations
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• A flexible and hands-on approach to problem solving

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Electro-mechanical systems
• Automation and automated machinery
• Electronics and control systems
• AM2 Qualification
• Mechanical maintenance

Working Hours

• 8-hour working day
• Flexible start and finish times between 7:30am and 5:30pm
• Weekend rota averaging two weekend days per month
• Occasional overtime during busy project periods, including some evening work

What's On Offer?

• £40,000 salary
• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Interesting project-based engineering work
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to broaden your skills across electrical, automation and electro-mechanical systems

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where technical expertise and new ideas are genuinely valued. Whether you're troubleshooting complex faults, supporting exciting engineering projects or developing your knowledge of automation and control systems, you'll enjoy a varied role with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.