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Industrial Electrician

Wirral Permanent £40,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • The salary for this role is £40k - £45k
  • This role is based on the Wirral with UK-wide travel required

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

The Successful CandidateThe 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.

What's on 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.
Contact
Ben Turner
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7052356
Phone number
+44 113 388 9075

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Maintenance, Reliability
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wirral
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Turner
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9075
Job reference
JN-062026-7052356