Water Industry Electrician – Mobile & Site-Based

United Infrastructure Group; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Medicash plan

Life insurance

Benefits portal

Company pension

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Job summary

United Infrastructure Group is seeking a site-based Electrician to join our Midlands-based team. You will perform on-site electrical installation and testing for water sector projects, travel to client sites, and work alongside MEICA teams.

You must be fully qualified, with 18th Edition, City & Guilds 2391 beneficial, and hold UK driving licence. The role offers company van, pension, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ related experience post qualification in electrical installation and testing, preferably in the UK water sector.
• Fully qualified electrician (NVQ level 3 or equivalent) (essential).
• 18th Edition (essential).
• City & Guilds 2391 Test and Inspection (advantageous).
• Control and automation experience (advantageous).
• JIB Gold card.
• Valid UK driving licence (essential).
• Confined spaces training (preferable).
• ECS Gold card or can easily obtain one.
• EUSR clean water card (preferable).
• Emergency first aid or First Aider (preferable).

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation and refurbishment works on existing water company sites in accordance with the project requirements and programme.
• Work on client sites across the region – may be required to stay away from home and overnight during the week.
• Work outside and on sites that convey sewage as well as drinking water; comply with hygiene standards.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously if required.
• Assist the project team to specify job requirements and parts/equipment for the job and compile survey reports for quotation purposes.
• Work in the company workshops to build and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Read, understand and follow risk assessments and method statements.
• Inspect, survey, identify faults, carry out works and test electrical systems.
• Complete required paperwork and compile reports to demonstrate installation and testing work.
• Utilise design drawings, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s manuals to complete projects.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions.
• Compliance with BS7671 and company/client standards.
• Be accountable for safety and work as part of a team using PPE.
• Observe good working practices and be able to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Skills

2+ years experience

Qualified electrician

18th Edition

Confined spaces

UK driving licence

First aid

Control & automation

ECS Gold card

JIB Gold card

EUSR clean water

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

City & Guilds 2391

Tools

ECS Gold card

JIB Gold card

EUSR clean water card

Job description

United Infrastructure Group is seeking a site-based Electrician to join our Midlands-based team. You will perform on-site electrical installation and testing for water sector projects, travel to client sites, and work alongside MEICA teams.

You must be fully qualified, with 18th Edition, City & Guilds 2391 beneficial, and hold UK driving licence. The role offers company van, pension, and progression opportunities.