Lead Compex Electrician

GPW Recruitment; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a highly skilled Lead CompEx Electrician for a workshop-based role in Runcorn. The successful candidate will oversee electrical installation and maintenance, ensuring compliance with hazardous area regulations. Ideal applicants are fully qualified electricians with valid CompEx certification, strong knowledge of ATEX/DSEAR standards, and excellent organizational skills. The position offers competitive permanent salary, overtime opportunities, and a supportive working environment focused on safety and development.

Benefits

Competitive permanent salary

Opportunities for overtime

Career progression support

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Valid CompEx qualification (Ex01-04 or higher).
• Strong knowledge of ATEX/DSEAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical installation and maintenance activities.
• Perform Test & Inspection duties to BS 7671 standards.
• Mentor junior electricians and ensure quality workmanship.

Skills

Electrical installation

Maintenance and repair

Inspection and testing

Leadership

Health and safety standards

Education

NVQ Level 3, AM2 or equivalent

Valid CompEx qualification (Ex01-04 minimum)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead CompEx Electrician to join our team in Runcorn. This is a workshop-based role, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to lead electrical activities within a busy, well-established engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing electrical work, completing inspection and testing activities, and ensuring compliance with all hazardous area regulations (ATEX/DSEAR).

Responsibilities

• Lead and carry out electrical installation, maintenance, fault-finding, and repair activities within the workshop.
• Perform Test & Inspection duties to BS 7671 standards, producing accurate and detailed reports.
• Complete work in hazardous environments in line with CompEx competency (Ex01-04 or equivalent).
• Mentor and support junior electricians and apprentices, ensuring high standards of workmanship.
• Ensure all electrical tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to required quality levels.
• Maintain accurate documentation, test certification, and job records.
• Liaise with supervisors, engineering staff, and clients to deliver work on time and in line with project requirements.
• Uphold strict health, safety, and environmental standards at all times.

Requirements

• Time-served / fully qualified electrician (NVQ Level 3, AM2 or equivalent).
• Valid CompEx qualification (Ex01-04 minimum; additional units advantageous).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Experience with electrical inspection & testing; 2391 / 2394/5 desirable.
• Strong knowledge of ATEX/DSEAR requirements in hazardous areas.
• Ability to read and work from electrical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Previous workshop or industrial electrical experience beneficial.

What We Offer

• Competitive permanent salary (DOE).
• Opportunities for overtime and career progression.
• Supportive working environment with a focus on safety and development