Electrician (Midlands)

Matchtech; Arnold; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel card

Company van

Lodge expenses

Professional development

Supportive team

Employee benefits

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Electrician for a permanent role in the water sector. You will carry out electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, testing and fault-finding across sites, ensuring work complies with BS 7671, ECS procedures and client standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification essential (Electrical Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations knowledge.
• ECS / JIB Gold Card or equivalent competency.
• Strong understanding of electrical installations and safe isolation procedures.
• Experience in maintenance, fault finding and installation works.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Health and safety awareness; full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, testing and fault-finding.
• Complete planned preventive maintenance and reactive remedial works.
• Install, modify, repair and replace electrical equipment including switchgear and cables.
• Diagnose faults and read electrical drawings and specifications.
• Support commissioning and functional testing activities.
• Ensure works comply with BS 7671, ECS procedures and client standards.
• Complete site RAMS, permits, inspection records and test certificates.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Reading drawings

Health and safety awareness

UK driving licence

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

ECS / JIB Gold Card

MCCs

PLCs

Pumps

Job description

Our client, a leader in the water sector, is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Electrician to join their team on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, inspection, testing, and fault-finding activities
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive remedial works
• Install, modify, repair, and replace electrical equipment including switchgear, distribution boards, containment, cabling, motors, controls, and associated systems
• Diagnose faults and implement effective technical solutionsRead and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation
• Support commissioning and functional testing activities
• Ensure all works comply with BS 7671, ECS procedures, and client technical standards
• Complete site documentation including RAMS, permits, inspection records, test certificates, and commissioning sheets

Job Requirements

• Recognised electrical qualification essential (Electrical Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• ECS / JIB Gold Card or equivalent industry-recognised competency card
• Strong technical understanding of electrical installations and safe isolation procedures
• Experience in maintenance, fault finding, and installation works
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Inspection and Testing (2391 or equivalent)
• Experience working on water utility or industrial assets
• Experience with MCCs, motors, pumps, PLC panels, and control systems
• Confined Space training
• LV authorised person / switching experience
• HV awareness or authorisation
• IPAF / PASMA / CPCS / lifting operations
• First Aid

Benefits

• Competitive salary - 21.50 - 23.00 per hour + fuel card, van and lodge expenses.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Employee benefits package

If you have a strong background in electrical maintenance and installation within the water sector and are looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you.