Electrician - Four-Day Week, Competitive Pay & Benefits

Caterpillar Inc.; Larne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Up to 6% Bonus

Pension scheme up to 6% Caterpillar.

Share scheme 50% match

Flexible benefits including health and

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Larne, Northern Ireland, is seeking an Electrician to build and install high-quality electrical systems for industrial equipment. You will work from complex schematics, wiring, panels, and enclosures while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires a recognised electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, plus proven experience in electrical assembly. A manufacturing background with lean exposure is advantageous, and flexible overtime is possible.

Qualifications

• Electrical Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical assembly and installation (wiring, terminations, panel connections, cable tray and ladder rack installation, conduit fitting, crimping).
• Experience in manufacturing environment; lean manufacturing exposure advantageous.
• Ability to meet production schedules while maintaining quality.
• Strong attention to detail; right-first-time focus.
• Comfortable working at height and in enclosed spaces.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality; proactive safety practices.
• Basic computer literacy; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret complex schematic drawings to plan assembly methods and sequencing.
• Carry out electrical assembly activities: wiring, installations, terminations, panel connections, cable tray and ladder rack installation, conduit fitting, crimping.
• Safely operate power tools and related equipment.
• Identify and report equipment faults or defects.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate Caterpillar values and professionalism.
• Provide training and support to colleagues as required.
• Undertake other duties as appropriate.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Read schematic drawings

Lean manufacturing awareness

Production scheduling

Health and safety

Height/ confined space work

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3

Tools

Power tools

Conduit fitting

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Larne, Northern Ireland, is seeking an Electrician to build and install high-quality electrical systems for industrial equipment. You will work from complex schematics, wiring, panels, and enclosures while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires a recognised electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, plus proven experience in electrical assembly. A manufacturing background with lean exposure is advantageous, and flexible overtime is possible.