Electrician

Contracts Consultancy Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Contracts Consultancy Ltd in Abingdon is seeking a skilled Electrician to provide ongoing electrical installation delivery within an industrial environment. The role covers installation, commissioning, fault finding, maintenance and repair in line with current legislation and codes of practice.

You will lead installation teams, supervise projects, and ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulations. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential for success in this onsite role.

Qualifications

• Electrical craft apprenticeship completed.
• Experience in industrial/commercial environment.
• Knowledge of large distribution networks preferred.
• Supervisory experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation phase of projects and adhere to plan.
• Install indoor/outdoor distribution equipment to regulations.
• Construct, wire and commission electrical control cubicles.
• Test and fault-find on control and distribution equipment.
• Provide guidance to electricians and apprentices.
• Prioritise daily tasks and allocate work to team members.
• Maintain safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Safe work methods

Team communication

Problem solving

Workload prioritisation

Education

Electrical craft apprenticeship

City and Guilds 2357 (AM2)

BS 7671: 18th edition

City and Guilds 2395 (inspection & testing)

Job description

Job Description

Electrician

Location

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Contract

Until 14/06/2027, Full time onsite, Inside IR35

Job Overview

To provide ongoing electrical installation delivery. The job holder (JH) will lead on a wide range of electrical work in an industrial environment covering installation, commissioning, fault-finding, maintenance and repair in accordance with current legislation and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for installation phase of projects ensuring Safe Systems of
• Work is followed, working to a plan, being flexible and keeping to timescales, including leading installation teams.
• Install indoor and outdoor electrical distribution equipment in compliance with current regulations and local standards.
• Undertake the construction, wiring and commissioning of electrical control cubicles.
• Perform testing, commissioning and fault-finding tasks on various electrical control and distribution equipment.
• Setting work, supervising and providing guidance and supervision to less experienced electricians and electrical apprentices.
• Work on various projects with diverse teams across site with the ability to prioritise daily tasks and allocate work to team members according to the appropriate work plan for each project.
• Maintain high standards of safety at all times and comply with safety procedures.

Essential

• Electrical craft apprenticeship.
• City and Guilds 2357 (AM2), or equivalent, updated to BS 7671: 18th edition.
• City and Guilds 2395 (inspection and testing) or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work safely in accordance with a written safe system of work (WSSOW).
• Previous work experience in an industrial/commercial environment.
• Should ideally demonstrate knowledge of large distribution networks.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.
• Work and communicate as part of a team.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Ability to prioritise and balance the workload.