Industrial Electrician

Industrial Electrician - Gas Industry (Training Provided)
Location : UK Wide (Based from Speke, Liverpool with nationwide site travel)
Salary : 45,000, plus overtime, company vehicle and benefits
Type : Permanent role

About the Role

Due to continued growth, we are looking for experienced Industrial Electricians to join our expanding Electrical & Instrumentation (EC&I) team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrician with an industrial background who is looking to develop a long-term career within the UK gas transmission and distribution industry. No previous gas industry experience is required, as full training and mentoring will be provided to the right candidate.

Working alongside experienced EC&I engineers and commissioning teams, you will be involved in the installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems on critical gas infrastructure projects for major UK utility clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Install industrial electrical systems in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Install containment systems including tray, ladder, conduit and trunking.
• Terminate and test power, control and instrumentation cables.
• Install field equipment including motors, actuators, junction boxes and control panels.
• Carry out inspection and testing in accordance with BS 7671.
• Work safely in line with company procedures and client standards.
• Complete installation records and quality documentation.
• Support commissioning activities where required.
• Travel to customer sites throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays.

What We're Looking For

Essential :

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• Industrial installation experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Happy to work away Monday - Friday roughly 80% of the time
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Desirable (but not essential) :

• Inspection & Testing (2391 or equivalent).
• COMPEX qualification.
• Experience within utilities, water, energy, process or manufacturing industries.
• ECS Gold Card.
• IPAF and PASMA.
• SSSTS or SMSTS.

What You'll Learn

Full industry training will be provided, including opportunities to gain experience in:

• Gas Pressure Reduction Installations (PRI/PRU).
• Electrical & Instrumentation (EC&I) installations.
• Hazardous Area (ATEX/DSEAR) working.
• Gas industry standards and procedures.
• National Gas, Cadent and Northern Gas Networks specifications.
• Permit-to-work systems and safe isolation.
• Instrumentation installation and commissioning.

What We Offer

• Structured career progression into the gas industry.
• Industry-recognised training and qualifications.
• Company vehicle.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing technical development.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects.

For further information, please contact Sophie on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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