Industrial Electrician

WR Engineering; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sunderland is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join their busy team. You will be responsible for the installation, modification, and maintenance of industrial electrical systems across various industries including water and manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial electrical installations, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and hold relevant certifications such as NVQ Level 3 and 18th Edition. This position offers a salary up to £40,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong background in industrial electrical installations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Competent in fault finding and electrical testing.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Holds NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation / Engineering.
• Possesses 18th Edition certification.
• Has ECS / CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation works.
• Install, terminate, test, and commission LV power and control cabling.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Complete electrical testing, fault finding, and minor commissioning activities.
• Liaise with supervisors, engineers, and site teams.
• Accurately complete site documentation, test records, and job reports.
• Support planned maintenance and reactive works.
• Participate in standby/call-out rota when required.

Skills

Industrial electrical installations

Interpreting technical drawings

Fault finding

Electrical testing

Full UK driving license

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation / Engineering

18th Edition

ECS / CSCS card

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation / Engineering

Job description

Role: Industrial Electrician

Location: Sunderland

Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)

Our client is looking for experienced Electrician to join their busy team, the role will involve electrical installation, modification, and maintenance of industrial electrical systems in a variety of industries include water, FMCG and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation works
• Install, terminate, test, and commission of LV power and control cabling, motors, pumps, MCCs and panels.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Complete electrical testing, fault finding, and minor commissioning activities
• Liaise with supervisors, engineers, and site teams to deliver works efficiently
• Accurately complete site documentation, test records, and job reports
• Support planned maintenance, reactive works, and shutdown activities
• Participate in standby / call-out rota when required

Skills and Experience

• Strong background in industrial electrical installations
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Competent in fault finding and electrical testing
• Full UK driving licence
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation / Engineering
• 18th Edition
• ECS / CSCS cardWR

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