Maintenance Electrician

Kingston Barnes Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA healthcare

Life Assurance (3x annual salary)

Cycle to Work Scheme

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday month day off

Christmas shutdown

Overtime 1.5x hourly rate

£50 Saturday incentive

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd. is seeking an experienced Installation Electrician to join a modern production site. You will install, commission and maintain electrical systems across the site, working with the Lead Maintenance Engineer and production teams to maximise equipment availability.

The role requires an ECS Gold Card, a proven track record in electrical installations and the ability to work independently while coordinating with contractors. Excellent benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• ECS Gold Card is essential, or eligible to obtain one based on qualifications.
• Proven background in electrical installations.
• Experience installing and commissioning electrical circuits.
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Good communication across departments and contractors.
• Manufacturing/industrial experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission electrical circuits in line with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Fault finding, repairs and planned preventative maintenance.
• Support mechanical maintenance activities where required.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors safely and to standards.
• Maintain maintenance records and update schedules.
• Work with production teams to maximise equipment availability.
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety, food safety and GMP standards.
• Undertake general site maintenance as required.

Skills

Electrical installations

Fault finding

Independent worker

Communication

Job description

Installation Electrician

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 - £45,000 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 paid at 1.5x hourly rate
• Additional £50 incentive for working 4+ hours on Saturdays + Overtime