Electrician's Mate

ELIQUO HYDROK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working options

Medicash Health Plan

Company Pension

Sick Pay

On-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Events

Appraisal and Personal Development programme

Job summary

ELIQUO HYDROK is seeking a focused Electricians mate to assist with installation and commissioning of electrical projects in the UK, Ireland, and Europe. The role includes carrying out cable installation and terminations, basic testing, and documentation preparation under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2/3 in electrical, basic electrical knowledge, and effective communication skills. The position offers flexible/hybrid working options, employee health plans, and a company pension.

Qualifications

• A good understanding of electrical systems and safety practices.
• Competent in understanding/reading engineering drawings.
• Hold a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the site installation of the electrical equipment.
• Ensure commissioning meets quality standards and manufacturer's best practices.
• Demonstration of commissioned plant to clients for sign off.

Skills

Basic electrical Knowledge

Communication skills

Experience of working within the Utilities Industry

Control circuit fault finding

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in electrical

ONC or City & Guilds / NVQ equivalent

Tools

Steel Wire Armour

Variable speed drive

Ultrasonic level control

Job description

This role is for a focused and highly motivated Electricians mate working towards a fully qualified electrician role. You will join the M&E team and deliver the installation and commissioning activities of projects throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe. As an Electricians Mate you will assist the Electrical Installer / Commissioning Engineer on site and at the factory as required. You will carry out cable installation and terminations under supervision. You will perform basic testing under supervision to enable the Installation certificate to be completed. You will ensure that all installation and commissioning activities are executed to meet the project requirements in a safe and cost-effective manner within the agreed constraints of time, quality and cost, whilst maintaining the relationships with the clients’ operational staff and an excellent Health Safety and Environmental performance. You will ensure customer satisfaction and quality is always achieved. You will be involved in the preparation of scheme specific documentation including Method Statements, Risk Assessments, all under the guidance of the Installations Department Manager.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist with the site installation of the electrical Equipment
• Assist with site commissioning phase on sites covering the UK and Ireland.
• Ensure the commissioning is to the appropriate levels of quality and to standards and manufacturers best practice.
• Undertake, under supervision, NICEIC electrical installation testing to BS7671 as requested.
• Demonstration of commissioned plant to our client’s representatives to gain plant sign off prior to takeover.
• Assist the design team by undertaking site visits to gather information for the purposes of tendering or design prior to construction.

Who we are looking for:

• Basic electrical Knowledge. A good understanding of electrical systems and safety practices
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in electrical providing a foundation is preferable
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• WIMES familiarity
• Experience of working within the Utilities Industry
• Experience of working with Steel Wire Armour and terminating/glanding
• Control circuit fault finding
• Variable speed drive experience
• Ultrasonic level control experience
• An industry applicable ONC or City & Guilds / NVQ equivalent or working towards this.
• Competent in understanding / reading engineering drawings.
• Be able to work on your own, or as part of a team
• Hold a full UK driving license.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Eliquo Hydrok, we are committed to fostering a culture of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect across all areas of our business. We actively promote equality and diversity, and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind – whether based on gender, race, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or employment status. Our goal is to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, feels respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. To support fairness in our recruitment process, we ask all applicants to complete an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) survey after applying. This helps us monitor and improve our practices, ensuring equal access to opportunities for everyone.

Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid working options available
• Medicash Health Plan
• Company Pension
• Sick Pay
• On-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Events
• Appraisal and Personal Development programme