Electrician

United Living; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave plus Statutory Bank Holidays

Company-provided accommodation when working away

Paid training and career development

Job summary

United Living is looking for a reliable Electrician to support electrical installation projects across industrial environments in Rochdale. The role involves various installation tasks while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have strong reliability and professionalism, working both independently and in teams. A qualified Electrician with relevant certifications is essential for success in this position.

Competitive hourly wage of £20.98 plus additional benefits, with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Electrician with relevant certifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Install tray work, conduit, trunking systems, and SWA cabling.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and CDM regulations.
• Work under the direction of the Site Supervisor.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Qualified Electrician C&G/Apprenticeship/AM2 or Equivalent

Inspection & Testing C&G 2391 or Equivalent

Job description

United Infrastructure is a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects.

Simkiss Group, now part of United Infrastructure, is a leading engineering solutions provider operating across the energy, utilities and infrastructure sectors. With over 25 years of experience and headquartered in Rochdale, Simkiss specialises in the design and build of control systems, control panels and switchgear, delivering installation, testing, commissioning and ongoing maintenance services predominantly within the utilities sector.

Following its recent acquisition by United Infrastructure, Simkiss is entering an exciting new phase of growth, strengthening its technical capabilities and expanding its ability to deliver increasingly complex, end-to-end solutions across critical national infrastructure projects.

Job Description

Simkiss is seeking a skilled and reliable Electrician to support electrical installation projects across industrial environments. The role involves installing tray work, conduit and trunking systems, SWA cabling of various sizes, and distribution boards, ensuring all work is completed to Simkiss quality standards and in full compliance with Health & Safety and CDM regulations. Working under the direction of the Site Supervisor, you will contribute to safe, efficient project delivery across utilities and infrastructure sites.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong reliability, loyalty and professionalism, with the ability to use initiative and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications/Experience:

• Qualified Electrician C&G/Apprenticeship/AM2 or Equivalent
• Inspection & Testing C&G 2391 or Equivalent

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• Ability to communicate with Clients at all levels
• Ability to travel at short notice including long distance
• Willing to work overtime when required including working away from home Monday - Friday
• Awareness of H+S regulations on site

Additional Information

• £20.98 per hour
• Overtime is paid at time and a half after 37.5 hrs including travel time
• Saturdays - first 6hrs at time and a half, double time thereafter
• 22 days annual leave plus Statutory Bank Holidays
• SSP - in accordance with government regulations
• Training is provided by the company along with supported career development
• Further levels of pay are achievable once qualified. E.g., Compex Electrician

Benefits

• Working away from home is expected around 80% of the year, accommodation is a single room per person provided by the company at Premier Inn's across the UK (if available)
• Expenses are paid at £25 per night