An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Industrial Electrician to join a growing engineering installation team, delivering permanent and temporary power solutions across the UK. Based from a site on the Wirral, you'll work on a variety of industrial power generation projects, carrying out electrical installations, fault finding, testing, commissioning support, and maintenance activities.

Client Details

Our client is a specialist engineering business operating within the power generation and critical infrastructure sector, supporting customers nationwide with bespoke electrical and mechanical solutions. They are investing in growth and offer long-term career opportunities within a collaborative environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Install cable containment systems including ladder rack, tray, trunking, conduit, and support structures.
• Pull, terminate, gland, and test SWA and industrial power cabling.
• Install, maintain, and fault-find on generators, CHP units, control panels, PLCs, and associated electrical systems.
• Carry out inspection, testing, and annual electrical service activities, including insulation resistance testing and condition assessments.
• Support the installation and commissioning of permanent and temporary power systems throughout the UK.
• Install and retrofit generator control systems, PLCs, inverter drives, power factor correction equipment, lighting, and power supplies.
• Assist with mains cable installations, switchgear projects, and electrical upgrades.
• Complete service documentation and defect reporting using digital software.
• Support apprentice development and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Assist mechanical teams while ensuring electrical safety standards and site RAMS are adhered to at all times.
• Participate in an on-call rota and respond to customer requirements across multiple sites.

Profile

The Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified Industrial Electrician with at least three years' experience working within commercial, industrial, power generation, utilities, or critical infrastructure environments.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• 18th Edition qualification (City & Guilds 2382 or equivalent).
• Inspection & Testing qualification (2391).
• ECS Gold Card.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Experience installing containment systems, SWA cabling, and industrial electrical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of electrical regulations and safe systems of work.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Comfortable working nationally and staying away when required.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and customer-focused approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
• Adaptable, organised, and capable of prioritising workloads effectively.

Job Offer

What's on Offer

• Salary of £40k – £45k with overtime opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company tools and specialist equipment provided.
• Free or subsidised meals.
• On-site gym facilities.
• Ongoing training and skills development.
• Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Diverse project work across the UK.