Installation Electrician

Nelson Permanent Placements; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Installation Electrician to cover the Kent area. This role involves delivering safe electrical installations across industrial and manufacturing environments. Candidates should have experience in electrical installation, hold 2391/2394/5 and 17th Edition qualifications, and be familiar with low-voltage wiring systems. The employment package includes health benefits, generous holidays, and opportunities for overtime. Candidates must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Free workwear

Overtime available at JIB rates

Celebration days and company-wide Christmas party

Qualifications

• Experience within a process plant environment.
• Strong understanding of low-voltage wiring and electrical systems.
• Valid Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical installations involving low-voltage wiring.
• Following safe electrical isolation procedures on live circuits.
• Producing installation and condition reports.
• Ensuring health and safety requirements are followed.

Skills

Experience in electrical installation

Understanding of condition reporting

Knowledge of low-voltage wiring systems

Testing and energising electrical systems

Education

2391 or 2394/5 qualification

17th Edition qualification

NVQ Level 3 qualification

Level 3 Inspection, Testing and Certification

Job description

Nelson Permanent Placements are working with our client who are recruiting for an Installation Electrician to cover the Kent area. Our client specialises within hard engineering solutions and provides a full range of services in fast-moving, high-pressure manufacturing facilities, process environments and commercial spaces.

This is an opportunity where you will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality electrical installations across industrial and manufacturing environments. Working with a well-established, forward-thinking engineering group, you will be part of a team known for its strong technical standards, reliable service and commitment to investing in its people.

To be considered for this role as an Industrial electrician you will have :

• Experience in electrical installation and testing within a process plant environment
• Essential experience within the manufacturing and industrial sectors
• 2391 or 2394 / 5 qualification with strong understanding of condition reporting
• 17th Edition qualification
• NVQ Level 3 qualification
• Level 3 Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations
• Full UK driving licence

The key responsibilities of this role an Industrial Electrician :

• Carrying out electrical installations involving low-voltage wiring and containment systems
• Following safe electrical isolation procedures on existing live circuits
• Installing a range of low-voltage wiring systems and cable containment systems
• Producing installation and condition reports
• Testing and energising electrical systems up to 1000V, including new and modified installations
• Ensuring all operational procedures, safe working practices and health and safety requirements are followed
• Completing any reasonable tasks assigned in line with your role

The employment package for an industrial electrician is :

• Monday – Friday working
• Overtime available at JIB rates
• Savings and discounts portal through Reward Gateway
• Healthcare cash plan
• 24 / 7 GP helpline including access to a private electronic prescription service
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Celebration days and company-wide Christmas party for employees and their partners
• Annual employee awards
• Long service awards
• Free workwear

How to Apply :

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd. The services of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.

Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed