Installation & Testing Electrician

Ferrier Pumps Limited; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave + 9 local holidays

Company van and fuel card

Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Paid travel time

Job summary

A leading pumping solutions provider seeks an experienced Installation Electrician in East Kilbride to join their Contracts Delivery Team. The role involves hands-on installation, testing, and commissioning of wastewater pumping systems. Candidates should be time-served electricians with 18th Edition qualifications and strong organisational skills. The company offers competitive salaries, ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression, all within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrician with 18th Edition qualification.
• Strong knowledge of BS 7671 and experience in electrical installation.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical fit-outs including kiosks and control panels.
• Conduct installation and testing of electrical cabling.
• Factory test equipment before delivery to site.
• Install control and field equipment on-site.
• Complete surveys and produce reports for the Project Engineer.

Skills

18th Edition qualification

Time management

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Electrical HNC

Electrical HNC

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

DESCRIPTION

The Role

Our Contracts Delivery Team is looking for an experiencedInstallation Electricianto join our growing project team, based at ourEast Kilbridebranch. This is a hands-on role working on the installation, testing and commissioning of wastewater pumping systems for the housing developer market.

The Company

Established in1981,Ferrier Pumpshas grown into a major force in the supply, installation, repair and maintenance of pumps and associated equipment.

With offices inEdinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, we support a diverse client base across Scotland and the North of England, from the Shetland Isles to the Borders. Our customers span a wide range of sectors includingAgriculture, Oil & Gas, Marine, Biogas, Brewing & Distilling, Water & Power, Leisure, and Food Processing.

Ferrier Pumps provides full backup, repair and maintenance coverage for all products and services we supply, ensuring a high standard of service and long-term customer support.

Role Overview

You will be atime-served electrician, self-motivated and a strong communicator, providing electrical installation, testing and commissioning support to our Contracts Delivery Team. The team primarily deliversnew wastewater pumping system installations, working in line with currentScottish Water specifications.

The role involves bothworkshop-based activities in East Kilbrideandon-site installation work, with time split between the two.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Electrical fit-out of kiosks, including control panels and associated components
• Installation, glanding, termination and testing of electrical cabling
• Factory testing of equipment prior to delivery to site
• On-site installation of control and field equipment
• Cable testing prior to energisation
• Commissioning and functional testing of installed systems
• Completing surveys and producing reports for the Project Engineer
• Working from schematics, cable schedules and specifications
• Reporting directly to the Electrical Supervisor and Project Engineer / Manager

You will work closely with a small, motivated team of electricians and mechanical fitters, contributing to both new-build and upgrade projects delivered to a high standard.

REQUIREMENTS

• 18th Edition qualification with a good working knowledge ofBS 7671
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret and follow technical documentation

Desirable (but not essential):

• Electrical HNC
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the water industry or industrial engineering
• Previous wastewater or water industry experience
• Confident use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Personal Attributes

• Strong team ethic with flexibility to support colleagues when required
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Driven, proactive and reliable
• Comfortable multitasking and prioritising in a fast-paced environment
• Innovative mindset with a willingness to learn and adopt new technologies
• Ability to lead, motivate and contribute to successful project delivery
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid travel time outside normal commute to base
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave + 9 local holidays
• Company van and fuel card
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities