Hazardous Area Installation Electrician

JR United Kingdom; Reading; 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, delivering bespoke LPG refuelling stations and electrical systems across the UK. This full-time permanent role is based near Chesterfield, requiring travel nationwide. The ideal candidate will have a CompEx qualification and experience working with hazardous areas, along with strong fault-finding skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with hazardous area electrical installations.
• Experience ideally in gas/petrochemical environments.
• Valid UK driving license with willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Building custom LPG refuelling systems at the manufacturing facility.
• Installing new LPG/LNG plants and conducting electrical inspections nationwide.
• Performing rectification work, full plant upgrades, and off-site electrical assembly.

Skills

Fault-finding

Control systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 or JIB Gold Card

18th Edition (BS7671:2018) & C&G 2391 series

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Client:

Peaple Talent

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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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.