We are seeking an experienced COMPEX‑certified Industrial Electrician to support electrical maintenance, installation, and compliance activities across a hazardous paint manufacturing facility. This role is critical in ensuring the safe operation of equipment within ATEX‑rated zones, including mixing, blending, storage, and solvent‑handling areas.
You will work as part of a small, skilled engineering team, ensuring electrical systems remain safe, reliable, and fully compliant with DSEAR, ATEX, and site‑specific safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out electrical maintenance, fault‑finding, and repair on plant equipment including mixers, pumps, conveyors, extraction systems, and automated process machinery.
- Install, inspect, and maintain electrical equipment in hazardous areas, ensuring full compliance with ATEX and DSEAR requirements.
- Conduct COMPEX inspections (Ex01–Ex04 or Ex05–Ex06 depending on site requirements) and maintain accurate inspection records.
- Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on LV distribution systems, control panels, instrumentation, and safety‑critical systems.
- Support plant shutdowns, upgrades, and project work, including new installations and modifications.
- Diagnose electrical issues using testing equipment, schematics, and PLC interface tools (no programming required unless specified).
· · Ensure all work is completed in line with Permit to Work, isolation procedures, and site safety rules.
· · Maintain documentation including inspection sheets, maintenance logs, and compliance reports.
· · Liaise with production, engineering, and HSE teams to ensure safe and efficient plant operation.
· · Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
· COMPEX certification (Ex01–Ex04 minimum; Ex05–Ex06 advantageous).
· Time‑served Industrial Electrician with NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 2365/2330 or equivalent.
· Strong experience working in hazardous or high‑risk environments such as chemical, paint, coatings, solvents, or petrochemical sites.
· Solid understanding of ATEX, DSEAR, and IECEx requirements.
· Experience with LV systems, control panels, motors, drives, and instrumentation.
· Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, and loop diagrams.
· Strong fault‑finding skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
· Excellent awareness of safety, isolation procedures, and safe systems of work.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a small engineering team.
Desirable
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
- CompEx Ex05–Ex06 (Dust) if the site includes powder‑based processes.
- Experience with PLCs, SCADA, or automated batching systems.
- Background in paint, coatings, adhesives, chemical blending, or similar environments.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and overtime/shift enhancements.
Pay: £25.00-£35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
