Electrician (Midlands)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel card

Van

Lodge expenses

Job summary

Matchtech client, a leader in the water sector, is seeking an experienced Electrician for a permanent role in the UK. You will perform installation, maintenance, inspection and fault-finding, ensuring compliance with BS 7671 and client standards while supporting commissioning and testing across varied sites.

You will hold a recognised electrical qualification (NVQ level 3 or equivalent), 18th Edition, and an ECS/JIB Gold Card, with a strong focus on health and safety and the ability to read

Qualifications

• 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.

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 solutions.
• Read 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.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance and installation

Reading electrical drawings

Health and safety compliance

Safe isolation procedures

Full UK driving licence

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Tools

ECS / JIB Gold Card

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 solutions
• Read 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