Maintenance Electrician

Workforce Staffing; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Health and wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Job summary

Workforce Staffing is currently recruiting an Installation Electrician for a manufacturing site in the United Kingdom. The role offers a £46,000 per annum salary, a 40-hour working week, and a four-day pattern with a long weekend.

The successful candidate will be a time-served electrician with strong BS 7671 knowledge and experience in industrial installations, inspection and commissioning, working closely with engineering, maintenance and production teams to deliver projects safely and

Qualifications

• Time-served electrician or completion of a recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Inspection and Testing qualification, City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent.
• City & Guilds 2391-52 as specified for the role.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of installations, distribution and termination.
• Good understanding of BS 7671 and safety legislation.
• Asbestos Awareness training.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Attention to detail and high-quality workmanship.
• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive health and safety approach.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify and commission industrial electrical systems and control panels.
• Conduct inspection and testing per BS 7671 and IET regulations.
• Carry out fixed-wire and RCD testing; maintain records.
• Inspect and upgrade site lighting and emergency lighting.
• Install electrical containment systems and cable termination.
• Support machinery installation, relocation and commissioning.
• Coordinate external contractors and oversee shutdowns.
• Maintain test certificates, inspection reports and as-built docs.
• Identify defects and safety improvements; implement corrective actions.
• Work with engineering and production teams to minimise disruption.

Skills

Time-served electrician

Industrial wiring

Inspection & testing

BS 7671 knowledge

18th Edition

Electrical installation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2391-52

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

Job description

Installation Electrician

Salary: £46,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
Working Pattern: 4-day working week

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Installation Electrician to join an established engineering and maintenance team within a manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served electrician with a strong background in industrial electrical installations, inspection, testing and commissioning. The role offers a competitive salary, a four-day working week and the opportunity to work on a varied range of electrical installation, upgrade and improvement projects.

You will be responsible for installing, modifying and commissioning electrical systems and infrastructure across the site, ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

Working alongside engineering, maintenance and production teams, you will support machinery installations, plant upgrades and wider site improvement projects. You will also coordinate external contractors when required, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, modify and commission industrial electrical systems, including power distribution, machinery connections and control panels.

• Carry out electrical installation, inspection and testing in accordance with BS 7671 and current IET Wiring Regulations.

• Undertake fixed-wire testing and RCD testing, ensuring all results and records are accurately maintained.

• Inspect, maintain and upgrade emergency lighting and internal and external site lighting.

• Install and maintain electrical containment systems, including cable tray, basket, trunking and conduit.

• Carry out cable glanding and termination of power, control and instrumentation cables.

• Support the installation, relocation, modification and commissioning of production machinery and plant equipment.

• Assist with electrical fault-finding and resolve installation issues during project handovers.

• Maintain electrical installation records, test certificates, inspection reports and as-built documentation.

• Identify electrical defects, hazards and opportunities for improvement, recommending appropriate corrective actions.

• Plan, coordinate and oversee external electrical contractors when required.

• Work closely with engineering, maintenance and production teams to minimise disruption to manufacturing operations.

• Support planned shutdowns, site improvement projects and critical installation activities.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all work complies with applicable electrical safety legislation, including the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

• Follow risk assessments, method statements, permit-to-work systems and electrical isolation procedures.

• Apply Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and ensure equipment is safely isolated before work begins.

• Use appropriate PPE, tools and safety equipment.

• Follow relevant PUWER and LOLER requirements where applicable.

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and report hazards, near misses and unsafe working practices.

• Ensure external contractors adhere to site safety procedures and required working standards.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Time-served electrician or completion of a recognised electrical apprenticeship.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering.

• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification.

• Inspection and Testing qualification, such as City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent.

• City & Guilds 2391-52, as specified for the role.

• Proven experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Strong practical knowledge of industrial electrical installations, distribution systems, containment and cable termination.

• Good understanding of BS 7671 and relevant electrical safety legislation.

• Asbestos Awareness training.

• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.

• Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• A proactive approach to health and safety and continuous improvement.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with industrial control panels, PLC systems, automation or robotics.

• Experience supporting machinery installations, commissioning and plant upgrades.

• IPAF and PASMA qualifications.

• Experience coordinating contractors and supporting planned maintenance shutdowns.

Salary and Benefits

• £46,000 per annum.

• 40-hour working week, Monday to Thursday.

• Four-day working week with a three-day weekend.

• Company events.

• Health and wellbeing programme.

• On-site parking.

• Sick pay.