Electrician
Job Ref: 6887
Pay Rate: £20.40 per hour PAYE
Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 12 months
Culham, Oxfordshire
Our client is seeking an experienced Electrician to support the delivery of electrical installation projects across a large and varied industrial site. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects within a dynamic environment, carrying out installation, commissioning, fault-finding, maintenance, and repair activities in line with current legislation and industry standards.
The successful candidate will take a lead role in electrical installation work, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to agreed timescales while supporting and supervising team members where required.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a proactive and safety-focused individual with strong technical expertise and a collaborative approach. You should be comfortable working in a varied industrial environment, leading by example, and supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality work safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the installation phase of projects, ensuring Safe Systems of Work are followed and work is delivered in line with plans and project schedules.
- Lead installation activities and provide direction to installation teams where required.
- Install indoor and outdoor electrical distribution equipment in compliance with current regulations and local standards.
- Undertake the construction, wiring, and commissioning of electrical control cubicles.
- Carry out testing, commissioning, and fault-finding activities on electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Allocate work and provide guidance, supervision, and support to less experienced electricians and apprentices.
- Work collaboratively across a range of projects and teams, prioritising tasks and ensuring resources are effectively assigned.
- Maintain the highest standards of safety and ensure compliance with site procedures and safe working practices at all times.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Completed Electrical Craft Apprenticeship.
- City & Guilds 2357 (including AM2) or equivalent qualification, updated to BS 7671: 18th Edition.
- City & Guilds 2395 (Inspection and Testing) or equivalent.
- Demonstrable ability to work safely in accordance with written Safe Systems of Work.
- Previous experience working within an industrial and/or commercial environment.
- Knowledge of large electrical distribution networks would be advantageous.
- Supervisory experience is desirable.
- Strong teamworking and communication skills.
- Good problem-solving abilities and practical approach to challenges.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and organise workload effectively.
How to Apply
- Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
- Submit your CV in Word format.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.
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