Job Summary
As part of the Maintenance Team, the Installation Electrician is responsible for the safe installation, modification, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment within a manufacturing environment, ensuring all work is documented with relevant test result. The role ensures that all electrical installation work complies with statutory requirements, British Standards, and company Health & Safety procedures, supporting safe, efficient, and reliable production operations.
Responsibilities
- Install, modify, design and commission electrical distribution systems including connections to machinery, and control panels
- Carry out installation work in accordance with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and site standards
- Carry out inspection and testing of new and existing Electrical Installations
- Ensure Fixed Wire Testing is up to date and records maintained
- Carry out RCD Testing
- Check, maintain and upgrade Emergency Lighting
- Check, maintain and upgrade Internal and External site lighting
- Install, upgrade and maintain electrical containment systems including tray, basket, trunking, trunking/conduit systems, and glanding/termination
- Terminate power, control, and instrumentation cabling to a high standard
- Perform basic inspection, testing, and verification of installed systems, supporting Electrical Installation Certificates (EICs) where required
- Support machinery installations, upgrades, relocations, and plant shutdown activities
- Assist with commissioning activities and fault-finding during project handover
- Liaise with maintenance, production, project engineers, and external contractors
- Ensure work activities comply with Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- Maintain accurate records including test results, installation reports, and as-built information
- Identify electrical hazards, non-compliances, or opportunities for improvement and report accordingly
- Plan, arrange and oversee contractors where & when contractor support is required
Health, Safety & Compliance Responsibilities
- Work in full compliance with:
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
- PUWER 1998, LOLER 1998 (where applicable)
- Site-specific rules, permits, and risk assessments
- Carry out work using approved RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
- Follow Lock-Out / Tag-Out (LOTO) and electrical isolation procedures at all times
- Use appropriate PPE and safety equipment
- Actively promote a positive safety culture and report near misses or unsafe conditions
As a term of your employment, you may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required of you in the post and department mentioned above or in a comparable post in any of the Company’s other departments.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical installation techniques
- Good working understanding of BS 7671 and UK electrical legislation
- City & Guilds 2391-52
- Ability to work independently or as part of a project team
- Strong attention to detail and quality of workmanship
- Practical, hands-on problem-solving skills
- Clear communication with engineers, supervisors, and operators
- Flexible approach to working hours during shutdowns or critical installs
Essential
- Time-served electrician or completed recognised electrical apprenticeship
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or Engineering
- 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations qualification (BS 7671)
- Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 or equivalent)
- Proven experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Asbestos Awareness Trained
Desirable
- Experience with control panels, PLC systems, automation, or robotics
- IPAF, PASMA, certification
Pay: £40,000.00-£43,693.51 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
