Site Installation Electrician

Job Title: Site Installation Electrician
Description:

We are seeking an experienced Site Installation Electrician to join a specialist electrical engineering and automation business based in Co. Tyrone. The company delivers electrical control panel design, manufacture, installation and commissioning across industrial projects, including plant facilities, heavy machinery and automated manufacturing environments. This site-based role will suit an autonomous electrician who can hit the ground running, diagnose faults independently and work safely as part of a close-knit engineering team. You will work across a varied mix of workshop and site projects, primarily in NI and ROI.

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£16 - £20 per hour (DOE)

Growing Co. Tyrone-based automation specialist

Varied industrial projects - installation & commissioning

The Role:

As a Site Installation Electrician, you will:

• Install, modify and commission industrial electrical systems, including three-phase power distribution, switchgear, control panels, trunking and SWA cabling
• Carry out proactive maintenance and fault-finding on production lines, conveyors, pumps and automated plant machinery
• Troubleshoot control circuits, relays and interface systems; PLC experience is advantageous
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and layout drawings, and assist with testing and commissioning control systems
• Carry out inspection and testing to support compliance with current electrical standards, including BS 7671
• Follow rigorous safety procedures, including Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) and permits to work, and work safely in industrial plant environments
• Work collaboratively with engineers and panel builders to deliver projects on time

The role will involve a mix of workshop and on-site work, primarily across NI and ROI.

The Person:

To be successful in this Site Installation Electrician job, you will have:

• A minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in industrial, manufacturing or plant environments, including working independently
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Installation (or equivalent industrial/maintenance qualification)
• AM2 certificate and 18th Edition BS 7671 certification
• Experience in industrial electrical installations and the ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
• Strong fault-finding skills; control panel, automation or PLC experience is advantageous
• A proactive, dependable approach and a strong commitment to safe working practices
• Full UK driving licence
• ECS Gold Card (highly preferred, but not essential)

The Reward:

• Competitive hourly rate of £16 - £20 per hour (DOE)
• Use of company vehicles
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious engineering business
• Strong pipeline of secured projects
• Supportive, team-focused culture
• Long-term career development potential as the company continues to scale

Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Installation Electrician job, please contact Dominic Heron.

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across Engineering & Operations, Accountancy & Finance, HR, Legal, Financial Services, Built Environment and Science & Pharma across NI & ROI. With offices in Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh and Manchester, we are committed to building long-term partnerships with both employers and professionals.

We provide expert, confidential career advice and access to opportunities offering genuine growth potential within your sector.

Salary details are provided as a guide and are negotiable depending on experience and expertise.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.

Skills:
Industrial electrician electrician electrical technician control panel electrician control panel builder

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