Hazardous Area Installation Electrician

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Installation & Maintenance Electrician near Chesterfield, tasked with building LPG refuelling systems and performing nationwide electrical installations. Candidates need to be CompEx-qualified with NVQ Level 3 and familiarity with hazardous environments. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary up to £50,000, with additional overtime and travel benefits.

Qualifications

• CompEx-qualified Electrician with experience in hazardous areas.
• Ideally experience in gas/petrochemical electrical installations.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Building custom LPG refuelling systems.
• Installing LPG/LNG plants and conducting electrical inspections.
• Working with hazardous area-rated equipment.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Control systems familiarization

SWA cable installations

Education

NVQ Level 3 or JIB Gold Card

18th Edition (BS7671:2018)

C&G 2391, 2391-52, or 2394 & 2395

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Client:

Peaple Talent

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

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.