Electrician

Apex Engineering Solutions; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Reading is looking for an Electrician to manage electrical installations and controls in the water industry. The role offers a competitive starting rate, excellent benefits including a van and fuel card, and opportunities for training and development. Candidates must hold relevant electrical qualifications and possess excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Van & Fuel Card

Private use of van

Door to door travel

Overtime

Pension

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Training & development

Qualifications

• Experience in the water industry preferred.
• 18th Edition qualification essential.
• ECS Gold Card required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation work to BS7671.
• Install, service, and repair low voltage electrical control systems.
• Commission instrumentation systems and provide technical reports.

Skills

Water industry experience

18th Edition Qualified

ECS Gold Card

Ability to fault find

Excellent communication skills

Health and Safety understanding

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Relevant electrical qualification

Job description

UK Residency Required: Yes

Benefits: + Door to Door + OT + Pension etc

Apply by: 30/11/2025

Min Experience: years

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an Electrician on behalf of a bespoke electrical and mechanical engineering company who manage the complete mechanical engineering process including design, manufacture and commissioning. They mainly work within Water Utilities.

Operating over 35 years, they are a family owned organisation who have gained a reputable name within the industry for their high-quality work and excellent customer service.

They have a client base which boasts some of the biggest names in the engineering sector. Mainly working within the Waste Water and Clean Water industries they provide a range of services including surveying through to design, fabrication, installation and implementation.

As the Electrician you will be working on a range of equipment including pumps, motors, control panels, lights etc. This role will require the ability to effectively liaise with internal staff (both senior and junior) and external clients / contractors in a polite, professional and courteous manner, providing electrical / controls technical support requirements for multiple projects company wide.

This is a permanent position based out of Reading, Working Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4pm. Perks include Van & Fuel Card, private use of van, door to door travel, overtime, pension, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, training & development etc.

Starting rate is £20ph but with 2391 (test and inspect) we will do £22ph+ and with a level 4 qualification or good control experience we will do £24-25ph.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation work to BS7671.
• Carry out installation, service and repair to variety of low voltage electrical control systems.
• Carry out installation and commissioning of a variety of instrumentation systems, including pressure, levels, temperature and flow.
• From time to time they may be asked to take charge of a working party and be responsible for lesser skilled employees, therefore they should be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of Health & Safety issues and leadership skills.
• Be capable of carrying out test and inspection of electrical installation and providing satisfactory documentation as required by the Company’s nominated certificating body (NICEIC, ECA etc.)
• Provide written technical reports and other documentation as required by senior engineering professionals.
• All Electricians should be PC literate and be able to demonstrate a basic background in IT skills.

Skills & Attributes

• Water industry experience (preferred)
• 18th Edition Qualified or other relevant electrical qualification.
• ECS Gold Card.
• Ability to fault find, diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• An excellent understanding of Health and Safety.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Apex Resourcing Solutions Ltd is an Employment Agency.