Electrician

RSE; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Holiday entitlement 31/33 days

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Gym membership discount

Professional fees paid

Employee discount platform

Health professional network

Job summary

RSE is seeking Electricians with installation and maintenance experience to join our UK team on a full-time, permanent basis. You’ll work with established crews delivering water industry projects nationwide, with travel and accommodation provided as part of the role.

We offer a competitive rate of £22.25 per hour with enhanced overtime, a healthy benefits package including private healthcare, generous holiday entitlement, pension, and other employee perks.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrician with installation and repair skills.
• Demonstrable experience in electrical systems installation or maintenance.
• ECS Grading Card – must be current.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical standards and regulations.
• Fully qualified to 18th Edition (preferred).
• Water industry experience advantageous, but other sectors considered.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Install cable containment systems to a high standard safely.
• Install, gland, terminate cable systems per BS 7671 and drawings.
• Install electrical equipment per BS 7671 and manufacturers’ instructions.
• Test electrical systems and continuity with testing devices.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and locate faults.
• Work at height to install/maintain/repair wiring and fixtures.
• Inspect systems to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Advise on potential hazards of continued operation.

Skills

Electrical installation

Electrical maintenance

ECS Grading Card

18th Edition

Driving Licence

BS 7671 knowledge

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for Electricians with installation/maintenance experience to join our business on a full time, permanent basis. You’ll be working with established teams to assist in our continued successful delivery of projects across the UK for our clients within the Water industry.

We’re offering very competitive market rates of £22.25 per hour with enhanced overtime available, as well as fantastic opportunities to develop your career within an innovative, reputable business.

Please note there is travel and working away from home required as part of this role with accommodation provided by RSE, as well as a healthy subsistence allowance.

Some Of Your Key Duties Include

• Install cable containment systems to a high standard safely
• Install, gland, terminate cable systems mainly used in the industrial sector to BS 7671 and supplied drawings
• Install electrical equipment to BS 7671 and manufacturer’s instructions
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices to ensure compatibility and safety of system
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
• Work at height to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures (using appropriate safety equipment and adhering to safe working procedures)
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on job specifications and standards

What Do You Need?

• Fully qualified electrician with skill in the installation and repair of all types of electrical equipment and components
• Demonstrable experience in electrical systems installation or maintenance will be considered
• ECS Grading Card – must be current/in date (BS 7671 Training, Approved Health and Safety Assessment)
• Knowledge of applicable electrical standards and regulations
• Fully qualified to 18th Edition (preferred)
• Water industry experience would be highly advantageous, but other sectors such as heavy industry will also be considered
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.

Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

• Industry-leading rate of £22.25 per hour with enhanced overtime available
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Private Healthcare (Personal).
• Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted National Gym Membership
• Professional Fees Paid
• Employee Discount Platform
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry,