Electrician

UKES Rail LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work van

Laptop/tablet/phone

Testing equipment

Uniform provided

Pension

Overtime available

Leave 24 days + bank holidays

Job summary

UKES Rail Ltd is seeking motivated, fully qualified Electricians to join our team across contracts. You will work with supervisors, Electricians and apprentices, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork and high-quality workmanship. Night shifts and weekends are paid at an enhanced rate.

Typical duties include EICRs, PPM, reactive and remedial works, installation of containment and wiring systems, inspection and testing, and reporting safely and to a high standard. Travel on site is required.

Qualifications

• C&G NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition qualification.
• Time served preferred; installation and EICR experience.
• 2391 or equivalent; experience essential, qualification preferred.
• Railway experience preferred; UK driving licence preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• EICRs, PPM, reactive and remedial works.
• Installation of containment and wiring systems.
• Inspection and testing.
• Working collaboratively with Electricians, apprentices and supervisors.
• Complete all electrical work safely and to a high standard.

Skills

C&G NVQ Level 3 Electrical Install

18th Edition

Time served

EICR experience

2391 or equivalent

Railway experience

UK Driving Licence

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Task management

Job description

Electrician UKES Rail Ltd

UKES Rail Ltd was formed in 2010 and has focused solely on the railway sector since 2014, delivering work for Network Rail, Southwest Trains, Southern Rail, Thameslink, C2C, and the Sussex, Wessex and Kent routes.

We pride ourselves on quality workmanship, a can-do attitude and being best in class. We provide a supportive environment with genuine progression opportunities through internal and external training, CPD and professional registration with the IET.

Electrician Job Description

We are looking for motivated, fully qualified Electricians to join our team across our contracts. As an Electrician, you will work alongside supervisors, Electricians and apprentices, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork and high-quality workmanship. Electricians must be willing to support apprentice training and development.

Night shifts and occasional weekends are required and are paid at an enhanced rate.

Electrician Duties

• EICRs, PPM, reactive and remedial works
• Installation of containment and wiring systems
• Inspection and testing
• Working collaboratively with Electricians, apprentices and supervisors
• Completing all electrical work safely and to a high standard

Electrician Qualifications & Skills

• C&G NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition
• Time served preferred
• Installation and EICR experience
• 2391 or equivalent; experience essential, qualification preferred
• Railway experience preferred
• Full clean UK driving licence preferred
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

Electrician Package

• Up to £52,000, depending on experience
• Overtime available
• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension, training and career development
• Work van, laptop/tablet/phone, testing equipment and uniform provided
• Supportive, safety-focused working environment

Full-time, permanent 40+ hours per week Day/night shifts Monday Friday Overtime & weekend availability

English required On the road

Successful Electricians must complete a Network Rail medical, including drug and alcohol testing. A failed test will result in employment being ceased immediately.