Industrial Electrician

Cavanagh Wealth Management; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the salmon farming industry seeks an Industrial Electrician to join their dynamic team. The role involves maintaining and upgrading electrical systems across factories and remote sites, offering a competitive salary and various benefits. Candidates must be fully qualified, experienced in industrial settings, and committed to safety standards.

Benefits

Company vehicle or reimbursement for travel

Tools and PPE provided

Training and development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Electrician with NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in industrial or commercial electrical work.
• Strong commitment to health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and upgrade electrical systems at various sites.
• Carry out routine maintenance and respond to emergency breakdowns.
• Support capital projects and improvements in electrical systems.

Skills

Health and Safety Commitment

Diagnostic Skills

Technical Interpretation

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds

Tools

PLCs

Control Systems

Variable Speed Drives

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Our client is an independent salmon farming business. Currently looking for a skilled and dependable Industrial Electrician to join their well established Engineering team. Youll play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and upgrading electrical systems across their food processing facility and remote salmon farming sites. This is a hands-on, varied role where no two days are the sameideal for someone whos flexible, safety-focused, and enjoys a mix of factory and field-based work.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and respond to emergency breakdowns at both factory and farm locations
• Install and maintain electrical systems and components such as motors, control panels, lighting, pumps, drives, and PLCs
• Quickly diagnose faults to minimise disruption to production
• Adhere to all relevant health, safety, food safety, and environmental standards
• Perform preventative maintenance and maintain accurate records
• Support capital projects and improvements in electrical systems
• Travel to off-site salmon farms as required (travel and accommodation covered)
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for after-hours breakdowns
  
  

What Were Looking For

• Fully qualified Electrician (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in industrial or commercial electrical work
• Strong commitment to health and safety, including Lockout/Tagout and HACCP procedures
• Confident interpreting technical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience with PLCs, control systems, and variable speed drives is a strong plus
• Full UK driving licence (or equivalent)
  
  

Nice to Have

• Basic mechanical knowledge or multi-skilled experience
  
  

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Company vehicle or reimbursement for travel during farm visits
• Tools and PPE provided
• Training and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Specialty Trade Contractors

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