Electrician

Trant Engineering Ltd

Reading

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 48,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates
28 days holiday
Options to buy additional holiday via薪
Company pension scheme
Employee assistance program
Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Trant Engineering is seeking an experienced Electrician to join its project delivery teams in the UK. You'll work on electrical systems for water treatment, pumping stations and process facilities, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, HSE standards and project specs.

You'll install, terminate and test electrical installations, support QA/QC checks, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. A JIB/ECS card, NVQ3 and 18th Edition are essential, with 2–5 years' industrial experience.

Qualifications

  • JIB / ECS card is required.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) required.
  • Electrical installation on industrial, infrastructure or civil projects (2–5 years).

Responsibilities

  • Install and maintain electrical systems including containment, cabling, power distribution, motors, pumps, MCCs, control panels and associated equipment.
  • Carry out electrical terminations, modifications and repairs per drawings and specs.
  • Support electrical testing, fault-finding and commissioning activities.
  • Comply with Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and site HSE procedures.
  • Follow safe isolation, lock-off and permit-to-work systems.
  • Wear PPE and use tools safely.
  • Inspect own work and rectify defects; assist QA/QC checks and testing procedures.
  • Complete installation records, test sheets and inspection certificates; update as-built drawings and handover documentation.

Skills

JIB / ECS card
Electrical installation safety
Teamwork & communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

Job description

Description

Join Trant Engineering and help shape the delivery of complex, high-impact projects.

Trant Engineering is a leading EPC contractor with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. With over 1,000 employees and a £150m turnover, we’re growing—and now looking for an experienced Electrician to play a key role in our project delivery teams.

Department: Operations

Location: South East England

We are currently delivering water treatment improvement schemes across the Thames Water region and are actively looking for proven, industrial experienced electricians, improvers and supervisors to join our team.

The Role

As an Electrician you'll be working on electrical systems associated with water treatment works, pumping stations, and process facilities, ensuring compliance with UK electrical regulations, health & safety standards, and project specifications.

What You’ll Be Doing
1) Electrical Installation & Technical Works
  • Install and maintain electrical systems including containment, cabling, power distribution, motors, pumps, MCCs, control panels, and associated equipment.
  • Carry out electrical terminations, modifications, and repairs in accordance with drawings and specifications.
  • Support electrical testing, fault-finding, and commissioning activities.
2) Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
  • Comply fully with Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and site HSE procedures.
  • Follow safe isolation, lock-off, and permit-to-work systems.
  • Wear appropriate PPE and use tools and equipment safely.
  • Participate in site inductions, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
  • Report hazards, near-misses, and incidents promptly.
3) Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Ensure all electrical work complies with BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations) and project requirements.
  • Inspect own work and rectify defects where required.
  • Assist with QA/QC checks, inspections, and testing procedures.
4) Documentation & Reporting
  • Complete electrical installation records, test sheets, and inspection certificates accurately.
  • Assist in updating as-built drawings and handover documentation.
  • Provide progress updates to Senior Electricians or Supervisors.
5) Teamwork & Coordination
  • Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary site team including mechanical and civil trades.
  • Support Senior Electricians and Electrical Supervisors as required.
  • Communicate clearly with colleagues regarding work progress and technical issues.
6) Core Values:
  • Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
  • JIB / ECS card
  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
  • Electrical installation on industrial, infrastructure or civil engineering projects (2-5 years)
Beneficial:
  • C&G 2391 test and inspect
  • Confined space qualification
  • Thames Water passport
  • EUSR Water Hygiene
Why Join Trant?

At Trant Engineering, we deliver complex, high-value engineering and construction projects across the UK. From process and water treatment to energy infrastructure upgrades, we play a key role in delivering and protecting critical national infrastructure – shaping the systems that communities and industries rely on every day.

Our teams design and deliver full EPC solutions, combining technical excellence with practical, hands-on delivery. We offer end-to-end capabilities – from concept and design through to manufacturing, construction and commissioning utilising a continually evolving in-house expertise. This means you’ll work on projects that are varied, challenging and genuinely impactful.

Our multi-disciplinary teams bring together specialists in civil, mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation, and control & automation engineering, alongside our in-house manufacturing of control panels, MCCs, PLCs and SCADA systems. With over 1,000 people and a strong, growing pipeline of work, it’s an exciting time to join Trant. We are committed to helping our people succeed through our Career Development Association, providing structured support, mentoring and clear pathways to help you reach your full potential.

Whether you’re starting out or looking to take your next career step, Trant offers the chance to develop, progress and make a real difference.

Our company benefits package includes:
  • Competitive rates.
  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
  • Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Discretionary annual bonus.

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