Installation Electrician

Kingston Barnes Engineering; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11% employer pension contribution

BUPA healthcare

Life Assurance (3x annual salary)

Cycle to Work Scheme

23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Birthday month day off

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Engineering is seeking an experienced Installation Electrician for a permanent role in a modern manufacturing environment in Newport, UK. You will install, commission and maintain electrical systems and production equipment, working with the Lead Maintenance Engineer to minimise downtime and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include installing circuits per 18th Edition, fault finding, maintenance, and collaboration with production teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical installations and commissioning.
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills.
• Ability to work across manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission electrical circuits in line with 18th Edition.
• Perform electrical fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Support mechanical maintenance and production teams to maximise uptime.
• Coordinate external contractors and source replacement parts.
• Maintain maintenance records and schedules.

Skills

Electrical installations

Electrical fault-finding

Maintenance

Communication

Independent work

Job description

Are you an electrician looking for long term stability in a permanent job?

Would you like to gain new skills in a manufacturing environment?

Are you looking for further development, training, and qualification? Then get in touch!

Kingston Barnes is recruiting for an experienced Installation Electrician to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern production environment, carrying out electrical installations, commissioning, maintenance and continuous improvement projects while benefiting from an excellent work-life balance and outstanding benefits package.

The Role

As an Installation Electrician, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning and maintenance of electrical systems and production equipment across the site. Working closely with the Lead Maintenance Engineer and manufacturing teams, you will help ensure equipment reliability, minimise downtime and support ongoing improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and commission electrical circuits in line with the current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Helping out with electrical fault finding, repairs and planned preventative maintenance.
• Support mechanical maintenance activities where required.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Assist with plant upgrades, modifications and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standards.
• Source replacement parts and obtain competitive quotations for maintenance work.
• Work closely with production teams to maximise equipment availability.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health & safety, food safety and GMP standards.
• Happy undertaking general maintenance on site.

About you:

• ECS Gold Card (essential) or able to get one based on your qualifications
• Proven background in electrical installations.
• Experience installing and commissioning electrical circuits.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Good communication skills with the ability to liaise across different departments and contractors.
• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• £40,000 - £50,000 per annum.
• 11% employer pension contribution
• BUPA healthcare
• Life Assurance (3x annual salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional day off during your birthday month
• Christmas shutdown (3 days of annual leave allocated during this period)
• Overtime hourly rate
• Additional £50 incentive for working 4+ hours on Saturdays + Overtime

If you're an experienced Installation Electrician looking to join a stable manufacturing business that offers excellent benefits, long-term career prospects and a supportive working environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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