Electrician Qualified (Industrial & Commercial)

Rullion; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a skilled Electrician in Abingdon to support electrical installation and maintenance within the Nuclear Fusion Energy sector. The role involves overseeing the installation phase, providing guidance to apprentices, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants must have the necessary qualifications and experience, and the contract offers competitive pay rates with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Work with cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• Must have completed an electrical craft apprenticeship.
• Hold City and Guilds 2357 (AM3) or equivalent up to BS 7671: 18th edition.
• Possess City and Guilds 2395 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical systems as per safety regulations.
• Supervise and guide less experienced electricians.
• Collaborate on projects and manage tasks effectively.

Skills

Safe working practices

Electrical installation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

City and Guilds 2357 (AM3)

City and Guilds 2395 (inspection and testing)

Electrical craft apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Job title: Electrician - Installation & Maintenance (Industrial/Commercial). Job Type: Contract. IR35 Status: Inside IR35. Start date: Immediate. Duration: 12 months with possible extension. Pay rate: £25.00/hr (PAYE) or £32.13/hr via an approved Umbrella. Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide VISA sponsorship.

Role

We are currently seeking a skilled Electrician to join the dynamic team at Culham, working with cutting-edge technology in the Nuclear Fusion Energy sector. The Electrician will support electrical installation and maintenance delivery across the Culham site, performing a range of electrical work in industrial and commercial environments, including installation, commissioning, fault-finding, maintenance, and repair in accordance with current legislation and codes of practice. The majority of work will be indoors within labs and workshops, contributing to the advancement of nuclear fusion energy.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the installation phase of projects, ensuring Safe Systems of Work are followed, working to a plan, being flexible, and adhering to timescales.
• Install indoor and outdoor electrical distribution equipment in compliance with current regulations and local standards.
• Undertake the construction, wiring, and commissioning of electrical control cubicles.
• Perform testing, commissioning, and fault-finding tasks on various electrical control and distribution equipment.
• Provide supervision and guidance to less experienced electricians and electrical apprentices.
• Collaborate on various projects with diverse teams across the site, prioritizing daily tasks and allocating work to team members according to the appropriate work plan for each project.
• Maintain high standards of safety at all times and comply with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Electrical craft apprenticeship.
• City and Guilds 2357 (AM3), or equivalent, updated to BS 7671: 18th edition.
• City and Guilds 2395 (inspection and testing) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in accordance with a written safe system of work (WSSOW).
• Previous work experience in an industrial/commercial environment.
• Knowledge of large distribution networks is desirable.
• Supervisory experience is a plus.
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and balance workload effectively.

Working hours

• Standard 7.5 hours per day.
• Start/finish times: 7:45 - 16:00 with 45 mins for lunch or 08:00 - 16:15.
• Overtime work is possible but not guaranteed, with a standard hourly rate on weekdays, time and a half on Saturdays, and double on Sundays (needs to be agreed in advance).

Why Join UKAEA

• Contribute to cutting-edge nuclear fusion research.
• Work with state-of-the-art technology and equipment.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Be part of a sustainable and clean energy future.

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role in the Nuclear Fusion Energy sector and meet the qualifications and experience required, we invite you to apply today.

Interested in this position? Please click "apply now". We try to respond to all applicants, but due to high volumes this may not be possible; if you have not heard within 14 days, you may have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion aims to be credible and honest, focusing on long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that provides a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.