Electricians mate... and beyond

Equinix; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital infrastructure company in the UK is seeking an Installation Assistant with a background as an Electrician Mate. This role focuses on hands-on installation work, including electrical containment systems and cabinet setups, while ensuring compliance with strict health and safety standards. Candidates should have experience in trade work, be proficient with hand and power tools, and possess a full UK driving license to work at various sites. A competitive salary and excellent benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance and Private Healthcare

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Childcare Vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in trade work, specifically as an electrician's mate.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools effectively.
• Full UK driving license and ability to work at various sites.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical containment systems like trunking and ladders.
• Assist electricians with cable pulls and installations.
• Build and install customer cabinets according to specifications.
• Ensure all work adheres to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Experience in trade work

Using hand tools and power tools

Strong teamwork skills

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Installation Assistant with a background as an Electrician Mate, to join our team, supporting critical infrastructure builds across multiple sites. This role involves hands‑on installation work, including electrical containment systems and customer cabinet setups, while ensuring all activities adhere to strict health and safety standards and support sales‑driven deadlines.

Have you worked in hands on trades? Hand tools second nature? Want to learn new things in one of the fastest growing industries in the world.... It may be for you!

Responsibilities

Installations

• Builds/installs cages
• Installs varies electrical containment systems (i.e. trunking/ladder)
• Assist electricians in cable pulls and installations
• Installs customer cabinets

Health and Safety

• Ensures all works are carried out according to strict H&S guidelines and in accordance with local policies and procedures

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience in trade work for example an electricians mate
• Using hand tools and power tools
• Full UK driving license and ability to work at various sites
• Strong team member

Desired

• Preferred experience of working on building sites
• PC literate

Why should you apply?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase more (pro rata for shift positions)
• Insurance and Health: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Insurance, Private Healthcare, Eye Care Coverage, and Gymflex Membership
• Investment: Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension Plan
• Travel: Cycle to Work Scheme and Annual Season Ticket Loan
• Family: Childcare Vouchers and Merlin Entertainment Pass
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political/organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.