Electrician - Industrial

Key Appointments (UK) Ltd; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

PPE & uniform

Tools provided

Training in Testing & Inspection

HNC/HND progression

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

AES are recruiting an experienced Industrial Electrician to work on varied UK-wide projects from their base in Ossett, West Yorkshire. You’ll perform electrical installations, testing, fault-finding and reactive maintenance on industrial equipment and automation systems.

This role requires willingness to stay away from home on-site; a clean driving licence and strong problem-solving skills are essential. Additional training and career progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Completed an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent time-served training.
• At least three years of industrial electrical experience after qualification.
• Strong testing and fault-finding skills, with a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• A full, clean driving licence.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and ability to work away from home when required.

Responsibilities

• Industrial electrical installations, cabling and containment.
• Testing, fault-finding and reactive maintenance.
• Industrial machinery, equipment and machine automation.
• Voltage optimisation and other specialist electrical work.

Skills

Industrial electrical installations

Testing and fault-finding

Industrial machinery

Voltage optimisation

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Electrician - Industrial Installation | Ossett, West Yorkshire | National Projects

40 hours per week | overtime frequently available

£20.00 to £26.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus overtime

Basic annual salary: £41,600 to £54,080, based on 40 hours per week

Are you an experienced Industrial Electrician looking for varied projects, the chance to build specialist skills and a long-term role with a well-established team?

Advanced Electrical Services (YKS) Ltd is growing and is looking for a skilled electrician to join their team.

With more than 40 years in the industry and many employees choosing to stay for 15 years or more, the company offers interesting work, ongoing development and the opportunity to grow your career.

THE ROLE

You’ll work on varied industrial electrical projects at sites across the UK.

• Industrial electrical installations, cabling and containment
• Testing, fault-finding and reactive maintenance
• Industrial machinery, equipment and machine automation
• Voltage optimisation and other specialist electrical work

You’ll need to be willing and able to stay away from home when projects require it. This is typically Monday to Friday, with weekends at home.

PAY & OVERTIME

The hourly rate is £20.00 to £26.00, depending on experience, for a standard 40-hour week. Overtime is frequent and paid at:

• Time + ½ for hours worked over 40 in a week
• Time + ½ for the first four hours worked on a Saturday, then double time
• Double time for all hours worked on a Sunday

Senior electricians can earn around £70,000 a year, depending on the amount of overtime worked. This is an example of potential earnings and is not guaranteed.

WHAT THE COMPANY OFFERS

• Company van
• High-quality uniform, boots and extensive PPE.
• Top brand power tools provided and maintained by the company.
• Specialist training in Testing and Inspection, ATEX, automation and voltage optimization
• Opportunities to work towards HNC or HND qualifications
• 3% employer contribution to the workplace pension after successful completion of the three-month probation period
• 28 days' annual holiday, including bank holidays
• Service-related holiday awards: after two years, an additional day's leave for every two years of service, up to five extra days.

ABOUT YOU

AES are looking for someone who is practical, dependable and confident working through technical problems.

You’ll be based within a commutable distance to their base in Ossett, West Yorkshire and have:

• Completed an electrical apprenticeship or equivalent time-served training
• At least three years of industrial electrical experience after qualification
• Strong testing and fault-finding skills, with a methodical approach to problem-solving
• A full, clean driving licence
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness and ability to work away from home when required