Industrial Electrician

Work Lyf Group Ltd; Macclesfield; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Meal allowances

Overnight allowance

31 days holiday

Pension

Healthcare plan

Gym membership

Workwear

Training and development

Job summary

Work Lyf Group Ltd in the UK is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician for a fully field-based role with regular travel. You will install, maintain and repair electrical systems and process instrumentation across customer sites, requiring strong fault-finding skills and the ability to work independently.

Ideal candidates will have the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, City & Guilds 2391, and CCNSG Safety Passport, with a full UK driving licence and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification and have several years of post-qualification experience within an industrial environment.
• Desirable: City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing, CCNSG Safety Passport, Profibus knowledge, UKAS knowledge.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures across customer sites.
• Carry out fault finding, installations and planned maintenance from drawings and specifications.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with regulations and standards.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and liaise with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Fault finding

Reading drawings

Independence

Time management

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing

CCNSG Safety Passport

Tools

Profibus

UKAS knowledge

Driving licence

Job description

Industrial Electrician

Location: Field Based | UK Travel Required

Preferred Location: Within 1 Hour of Macclesfield (SK11)

Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 DOE + Company Vehicle + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Lyf Group are currently recruiting for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join a growing engineering business operating within the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified electrician with industrial experience who enjoys a varied field-based role. You'll be working on the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and process instrumentation across a wide range of industrial environments throughout the UK.

Candidates located within an hour of Macclesfield would be advantageous due to the geographical spread of customer sites, although this is a fully field-based position involving regular travel.

What's on Offer?

A salary of £32,000 - £42,000 depending on experience, fully funded company vehicle and technology package, fuel card, meal allowances when working away, paid overnight allowance, 31 days holiday, Christmas shutdown, company pension, healthcare cash plan, free gym membership, company-funded workwear and ongoing training and development opportunities.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems and equipment across customer sites. The role requires strong electrical knowledge, excellent fault-finding skills and the ability to work independently while delivering a high standard of workmanship and customer service.

You will be involved in electrical installations, reactive and planned maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs, while ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with current regulations and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

You will install, maintain and repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures whilst carrying out fault finding and troubleshooting activities. You'll work from technical drawings and specifications, support installation projects and planned maintenance activities, and work closely with customers and colleagues to ensure projects are delivered successfully.

Accurate record keeping, completion of service documentation and maintaining a professional approach on customer sites will form an important part of the role.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must hold the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification and have several years of post-qualification experience within an industrial environment.

You should have experience installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems, a strong understanding of electrical fault finding and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

A full UK driving licence is essential, along with strong communication, organisational and time management skills.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing, previous field service experience, CCNSG Safety Passport, electrical controls knowledge, Profibus experience and UKAS knowledge would all be advantageous.

Experience working within process, manufacturing or industrial environments is also desirable.

About You

You will be a self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a professional approach. You'll be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, have excellent problem-solving skills and be committed to delivering high-quality work.

The ability to build strong relationships with customers and colleagues, combined with excellent attention to detail and reliability, will be key to success in this role.