Industrial Electrician — 4-Day Week & Competitive Pay

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Larne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Bonus 6%

Pension up to 6%

50% match share plan

Flexible benefits (health & dental)

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Larne, Northern Ireland, is seeking an Electrician to join a world‑class manufacturing team building high‑quality electrical systems for generator sets.

Read schematics, install wiring, terminations and panel connections; work safely, with emphasis on quality and continuous improvement; overtime may be available.

The role offers a four‑day week, competitive hourly pay, annual leave, pension and other benefits.

Qualifications

• A recognised Electrical Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent electrical qualification.
• Proven experience in electrical assembly and installation, including wiring, terminations, panel connections, cable tray and ladder rack installation, conduit fitting, and crimping.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment, with previous exposure to lean manufacturing principles being advantageous.
• Ability to work to defined production schedules and process times while maintaining high standards of quality.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering work right first time.
• Comfortable working at height and within enclosed workspaces where required.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, and quality, with a proactive approach to maintaining safe working practices.
• Basic computer literacy would be beneficial, although full training can be provided.
• Flexibility to work a range of shift patterns and undertake reasonable overtime to support business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret complex schematic drawings to plan assembly methods and sequencing.
• Carry out a range of electrical assembly activities, including wiring, installations, terminations, panel connections, cable tray and ladder rack installation, conduit fitting, and crimping on gensets and enclosures.
• Safely operate a variety of power tools, hand tools, and associated equipment.
• Identify and report equipment faults, malfunctions, or defects.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Support and maintain 5S principles and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with our Values in Action and maintain high standards of professionalism.
• Provide training and support to colleagues as required.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

Electrical assembly

Lean manufacturing

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Working at height

Overtime flexibility

Education

Electrical qualification

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Larne, Northern Ireland, is seeking an Electrician to join a world‑class manufacturing team building high‑quality electrical systems for generator sets.

Read schematics, install wiring, terminations and panel connections; work safely, with emphasis on quality and continuous improvement; overtime may be available.

The role offers a four‑day week, competitive hourly pay, annual leave, pension and other benefits.