Electrician

MEICA Technical Services; Witney; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Company pension

28 days holiday

Uniform and PPE

DBS check

Job summary

MEICA Technical Services (MTS) Ltd in Witney, Oxfordshire, is looking for an Electrician to deliver high-quality industrial electrical installations across UK projects. You will work under the Electrical Supervisor and Contract Managers and may develop ICA skills within the water sector.

The role requires a proactive Electrician with industrial electrical experience and a willingness to travel across the UK, including time away from home. A Full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent
• 18th Edition qualification
• ECS Gold Card and BS7671 knowledge
• Industrial electrical experience
• Ability to read electrical drawings
• Full UK driving licence and good communication

Responsibilities

• Carry out industrial electrical installations to BS7671.
• Install containment, SWA, multicore, power, control and instrumentation cabling.
• Install MCCs, control panels and field instrumentation.
• Read drawings, schematics and cable schedules.
• Assist with commissioning and fault finding.
• Comply with Permit to Work systems and H&S.
• Complete quality documentation.
• Support apprentices and maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Willingness to work away

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation

18th Edition

ECS Gold Card

Knowledge of BS7671

Reading electrical drawings

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Electrician

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

Salary: Competitive

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Based in Witney, Oxfordshire, MEICA Technical Services (MTS) Ltd is a specialist engineering contractor delivering Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) solutions across the water, utilities and energy sectors. Our core expertise lies within the UK water industry. In your role as an Electrician, you will work under the Electrical Supervisor and Contract Managers delivering high-quality industrial electrical installations with opportunities to develop specialist ICA skills.

The role requires a proactive Electrician with strong industrial electrical experience and, ideally, with some knowledge of Instrumentation, Control and Automation (ICA) within the water industry. Projects are based throughout the UK and occasional working away from home is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out industrial electrical installations to BS7671.
• Install containment, SWA, multicore, power, control and instrumentation cabling.
• Install MCCs, control panels and field instrumentation.
• Read drawings, schematics and cable schedules.
• Assist with commissioning and fault finding.
• Comply with Permit to Work systems and H&S.
• Complete quality documentation.
• Support apprentices and maintain excellent housekeeping.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation.
• 18th Edition.
• ECS Gold Card.
• Industrial electrical experience.
• Knowledge of BS7671.
• Ability to read electrical drawings.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to work away when required.

Highly Desirable

• Water industry experience.
• Instrumentation, Control & Automation (ICA) experience.
• 2391/2394 & 2395.
• EUSR Water Hygiene Card
• IPAF
• PASMA
• First Aid
• Confined Space

Training & Development

Training will be provided in water industry standards, ICA systems, manufacturer equipment, Permit to Work systems and company procedures. Career progression is available to Senior Electrician, Electrical Supervisor and Contract Manager.

Hours, Holidays & Benefits

• Full-time permanent position.
• 40-hour week plus paid travel (travel paid door to door – on a flat rate. approx. 7-10 hours per week travel).
• Overtime available.
• Enhanced rates for working away.
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) increasing with service.
• JIB rates paid at a minimum, or salary dependent on experience.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Company pension.
• Uniform and PPE.
• DBS check required.