Factory Electrician

KES Power & Light; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of electrical equipment in Southampton is seeking a dedicated individual to join their factory team. The role involves fault-finding, installing electrical systems, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in an industrial setting and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position with regular hours, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or factory setting.
• Ability to read technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience working with Single and Three phase systems.
• Able to meet timescales and customer requirements.
• Comply with electrical standards and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault-finding and manufacture of distribution panels.
• Install and commission electrical systems and panels.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Support factory production staff to minimise downtime.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

18th or 17th Edition wiring regulations

Job description

Established in the mid 70’ we are a leading manufacturer of power & electrical equipment, with customers throughout the UK and worldwide. From supplying the UK’s largest property developers, F1 teams to the film industry and music festivals, you will be working with a diverse and dynamic range of customers. A fulfilling and rewarding career within our production team is on offer to the correct candidate.

Requirements

• 18 th or 17 th Edition wiring regulations
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing or factory setting.
• Strong fault finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Must be a team player with a genuine enthusiasm to contribute to the company and staff.
• Experience at working to timescales whilst meeting customer requirements.
• Experience in Single and Three phase systems.

What You’ll Be Doing…

KES are looking for an innovative individual to join our Factory in our Southampton Branch.

Initial Duties will include –

• Perform fault-finding and manufacture pf distribution panels.
• Install and commission electrical systems, panels and wiring.
• Diagnose electrical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, electrical standards and company policies.
• Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Manufacture of goods in accordance with instructions detailed on worksheet.
• Comply with regulations when manufacturing.
• Support factory production staff when required.

The position is 07:30-16:00, Monday to Friday with no evening, weekend or bank holiday working.

Job Types

Permanent, Full-time

Schedule

• 7.5 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

No Agencies Please