Industrial Site Electrician

Major Recruitment Oldbury; Bilston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Recruitment are recruiting for an Industrial Site Electrician in Bilston, Wolverhampton, on behalf of our client, an award-winning market leader in water treatment solutions. The role involves installing, testing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems and process equipment at operational water and wastewater treatment sites across the UK.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary site team, you will complete planned and reactive electrical work safely, efficiently and to the required

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an industrial electrician in water treatment or similar process environment.
• Read electrical drawings and interpret technical specs.
• Knowledge of RAMS and permit-to-work systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test and commission electrical equipment and control panels.
• Carry out planned maintenance, fault finding and repairs on industrial systems.
• Read schematics and ensure safe isolation and reinstatement.
• Test installations and document results, reports, and handover info.
• Travel across the UK and stay away from home as required.

Skills

Fault-finding

Read electrical drawings

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical apprenticeship

Level 3 electrical qualification

Tools

ECS Gold Card

Job description

Major Recruitment are recruiting for an Industrial Site Electrician in Bilston, Wolverhampton, on behalf of our client, an award-winning market leader in water treatment solutions. The role involves installing, testing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems and process equipment at operational water and wastewater treatment sites across the UK.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary site team, you will complete planned and reactive electrical work safely, efficiently and to the required technical standard. This is a hands‑on, site‑based position involving outdoor work, regular UK travel and overnight stays.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test and commission electrical equipment, control panels, motors, pumps, instrumentation and associated cabling.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, fault finding and reactive repairs on industrial electrical systems.
• Diagnose electrical faults and complete repairs or component replacements to minimise plant downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and technical specifications.
• Complete electrical isolation, lock-off and safe reinstatement in accordance with approved procedures.
• Inspect and test installations, recording results accurately and reporting defects or non‑compliance.
• Work safely around operational process equipment, wastewater assets and confined‑space activities.
• Follow approved RAMS, permits to work, site rules and company health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Liaise professionally with supervisors, clients, site representatives and other trades to coordinate work.
• Maintain tools, test equipment and PPE, ensuring inspection and calibration requirements are met.
• Complete site documentation, including service reports, test records, timesheets and handover information.
• Support mechanical colleagues and assist with commissioning or project activities where required.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as an industrial electrician in water treatment, wastewater, utilities, manufacturing or a similar process environment.
• Recognised electrical apprenticeship and Level 3 electrical qualification, or equivalent.
• Strong fault‑finding skills across motors, control panels, pumps, drives, sensors and industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and work safely with low‑voltage equipment and control systems.
• Good understanding of electrical safety, isolation procedures, RAMS and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication, organisation and record‑keeping skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and work away from home when required.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• 18th Edition
• 2391 Test & Inspection
• ECS Gold Card
• 3-Day First Aid
• Critical Medical Certificate
• Appropriate vaccinations for working within the wastewater industry

Role Details

• Full-time position.
• Competitive pay dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Overtime available, subject to project requirements.
• Regular travel and overnight stays are required.
• Company vehicle, specialist tools, PPE and relevant training may be provided in line with company policy.