Electrician

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd seeks a skilled Electrician to deliver electrical installation, maintenance, fault-finding and testing across water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will work within a site team to meet safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

You'll install, connect and maintain equipment such as MCCs, pumps and control panels, read electrical drawings, and contribute to commissioning and documentation. A pro-active, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with relevant experience in water/wastewater sector.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of current regulations and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, repair, and testing activities across water and wastewater sites.
• Install, connect, and maintain electrical equipment including MCCs, pumps and control panels.
• Undertake fault-finding and troubleshooting to resolve equipment and system issues.
• Assist with commissioning and testing of new electrical equipment and systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Ensure work complies with regulations, standards, and company procedures.
• Follow safe systems of work, including risk assessments and permits to work.
• Collaborate with mechanical, instrumentation, control, and site teams.
• Complete testing, inspections, and documentation accurately.
• Identify defects, faults, and safety concerns and report them.

Skills

Electrical installation

Maintenance

Fault-finding

Testing

Read electrical drawings

Regulations knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrician to carry out electrical installation, maintenance, fault-finding, repair, and testing activities across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will work as part of a site team, ensuring all electrical works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with relevant regulations, technical specifications, and project requirements.

The role will involve working across a range of assets, including water treatment works, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and associated electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, repair, and testing activities across water and wastewater sites.
• Install, connect, and maintain electrical equipment, including control panels, motor control centres (MCCs), pumps, motors, and associated systems.
• Undertake electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting to identify and resolve equipment and system issues.
• Assist with the installation, testing, and commissioning of new electrical equipment and systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Ensure all electrical work is completed in accordance with current regulations, industry standards, and company procedures.
• Follow safe systems of work, including risk assessments, method statements, permits to work, and safe isolation procedures.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical, instrumentation, control, commissioning, and site teams.
• Complete electrical testing, inspections, and relevant documentation accurately.
• Identify and report defects, equipment faults, and potential safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are used correctly and maintained in good condition.
• Support site supervisors and engineers in delivering projects to programme and quality requirements.

If you are a qualified Electrician looking to develop your career within the water industry and contribute to the delivery and maintenance of essential infrastructure, we would welcome your application.