Hazardous Area Installation Electrician

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for a skilled Installation & Maintenance Electrician to join their team. The role involves building and installing custom LPG refuelling systems across the UK while ensuring safety in hazardous areas. Applicants should have strong technical qualifications and a valid driving license. This permanent position offers a competitive salary up to £50,000, with additional benefits such as overtime and travel allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous area electrical installations, ideally in gas/petrochemical environments.
• Valid UK driving license with willingness to travel.
• Familiarity with control systems, drawings (P&IDs, schematics), and SWA cable installations.

Responsibilities

• Building custom LPG refuelling systems at the manufacturing facility.
• Installing and conducting electrical inspections on LPG/LNG plants nationwide.
• Performing rectification work and upgrades.

Skills

Fault-finding

Control systems

Hazardous area electrical installations

Education

NVQ Level 3

JIB Gold Card

18th Edition (BS7671:2018)

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Posted:

26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Based near Chesterfield, Derbyshire (within 50 miles North or South preferred) – UK-wide travel required

Are you a CompEx-qualified Electrician with experience in hazardous areas? We’re hiring a skilled Installation & Maintenance Electrician to join a growing engineering team delivering bespoke LPG refuelling stations and electrical systems across the UK.

? What You’ll Be Doing:

• Building custom LPG refuelling systems at our Derbyshire-based manufacturing facility
• Installing new LPG/LNG plants and conducting electrical inspections nationwide
• Performing rectification work, full plant upgrades, and off-site electrical assembly
• Working with hazardous area-rated equipment in a hands-on and dynamic environment

What You’ll Need:

• NVQ Level 3 or JIB Gold Card (Approved Electrician)
• 18th Edition (BS7671:2018) & C&G 2391, 2391-52, or 2394 & 2395
• Experience with hazardous area electrical installations – ideally in gas/petrochemical environments
• Excellent fault-finding skills and familiarity with control systems, drawings (P&IDs, schematics), and SWA cable installations
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel

? Salary: Up to £50,000 + overtime, travel & subsistence

? Type: Full-time, permanent

? Location: Based in or around Chesterfield – UK-wide travel

Apply now if you’re ready to take the next step in a highly technical and rewarding electrical career. Interviews available immediately.