Industrial Electrician

MEMS Power Generation; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company in the UK seeks an Industrial Electrician to install temporary generators and ensure efficient operations. The successful candidate will have the required qualifications and a Gold ECS card. Responsibilities include testing equipment, providing excellent customer service, and leading training for apprentices. Competitive salary up to £48,000 plus overtime and benefits, with a potential OTE of over £65,000. Join a progressive team dedicated to excellent service in power solutions.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Life Assurance Scheme

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing related benefits

Employee Referral Scheme

Length of Service Awards

Discounted Gym Membership

Free Parking & Refreshments

Qualifications

• Obtaining Gold ECS card.
• Relevant qualifications/certification required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Install temporary generators and associated equipment.
• Test and certify electrical distribution equipment.
• Assist with training of apprentices and new staff.
• Fault finding and repairs on generator fleet.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Time management

Physical fitness

Education

L3 Electrotechnical Services / Electrical Installation / Apprenticeship

17th / 18th edition certificate (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Industrial Electrician

Location: Gillingham, Kent

Salary: Basic up to £48,000 + overtime + benefits + Company van. OTE of over £65,000 per year.

Duration: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: Rolling Shift Pattern: 5 days on 3 days off, average 39.5 hrs per week. Shift: 7.30am to 5pm (plus call out) and overtime. Working weekends and bank holidays is a requirement.

About us

MEMS Power Generation is the leading generator rental supplier in the UK, specialising in sustainable temporary power solutions with over 45 years of experience. Operating 24/7, they supply temporary power solutions for a diverse range of customers, from small businesses to blue‑chip multinational organisations and utility companies. They are the supplier of choice in the UK power‑rental market focused on sustainability, with a mission to be the company that best understands their customers' needs for temporary power solutions while providing superior service levels.

About you

You will have or be in the process of obtaining your Gold ECS card and possess the relevant qualifications / certification (L3 Electrotechnical Services / Electrical Installation / Apprenticeship) to that level, as well as a 17th / 18th edition certificate (or equivalent). You will have a full UK Driving Licence (travel is a requirement); be competent within Microsoft Office; have good organisational and time management skills and be physically fit. Ideally you will have experience with high power distribution systems, LV switchboards and changeover panels. You will pride yourself on excellent customer service and have a “can do” attitude.

About the role

To install temporary generators and associated equipment into customers' own applications as well as integrate with customers' systems.

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance increasing through company loyalty programme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Paid volunteering days
• Wellbeing related benefits
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Length of Service Awards
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Free Parking & Refreshments

Key responsibilities

• Installation of temporary generator supply
• Testing and certification of electrical distribution equipment
• Generator fleet fault finding and repairs
• Assistance with training of apprentices and new members of staff
• Maintain and repairs various cables
• Out of hours call‑out service to complete generator repairs and servicing
• Assisting the sales team with generator project pricing.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercial / industrial electrician who is looking for a challenge and to work for a progressive company at the forefront of power generation. Working outside normal hours will be a requirement for which overtime will be paid at the prevailing rate. We aim to employ motivated people to continue to represent MEMS as an employer of choice whilst delivering exceptional service to our customers. If you believe you have the attributes to join our team, please do so by emailing us your CV. We look forward to hearing from you…

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