Senior Electrician (Electrical Compliance Lead)
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Salary: £29,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 3:30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch) | Friday: 7:30am - 1:00pm
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Site-Based
About the Company
Our client is a globally recognised engineering and manufacturing business with over 60 years of innovation and expertise. Operating within a highly regulated industrial environment, they supply advanced technology solutions to customers worldwide and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational excellence.
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Electrician to take ownership of electrical compliance and inspection activities across a large manufacturing site.
This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong background in commercial or industrial electrical installations who has progressed into testing, inspection and compliance-focused work. You will act as the site's electrical technical authority, ensuring electrical systems remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose while leading improvement projects and supporting the wider maintenance function.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage electrical compliance across the site, ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements are met.
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Maintain and manage the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) programme.
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Plan, coordinate and oversee electrical inspection and testing activities.
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Identify, prioritise and manage remedial electrical works.
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Provide technical leadership and guidance to site electricians.
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Supervise and manage external electrical contractors.
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Lead electrical improvement projects, upgrades and installations.
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Maintain accurate compliance records, reports and documentation.
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Support the development and implementation of safe systems of work.
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Act as the site's electrical technical authority and key point of contact for electrical compliance matters.
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Ensure all work is completed in line with current regulations and company standards.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
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NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent recognised electrical qualification).
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City & Guilds 2391-52 (or equivalent Inspection & Testing qualification).
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Current BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations qualification.
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Strong experience within commercial or industrial electrical environments.
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Proven experience carrying out electrical inspection and testing, including EICRs.
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Ability to interpret and understand electrical drawings and circuit diagrams.
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Experience planning and coordinating electrical works safely and effectively.
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Strong understanding of electrical compliance and regulatory requirements.
Desirable
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Previous experience in a Senior Electrician, Lead Electrician or Supervisory position.
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HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or similar qualification.
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IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health and safety qualification.
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Experience working within manufacturing, production or industrial facilities.
Personal Attributes
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Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to compliance.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Confident decision-maker with a proactive approach to problem solving.
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Ability to mentor and support other electricians and engineers.
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Well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
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Professional and calm under pressure.
What's on Offer
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Salary of £29,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.
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Permanent, site-based role with a stable and established employer.
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Early finish every Friday.
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Opportunity to act as the site's electrical compliance lead.
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Varied role combining compliance, inspection, project work and technical leadership.
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Supportive engineering environment with opportunities to influence site improvements.
If you are an experienced electrician with a strong background in testing, inspection and electrical compliance and are looking for a senior role within a manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you.
"SER-IN"
