Industrial Electrician

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Electrician

Location:

UK Wide (Monday to Friday Travel)
Base

Location:

North East

Hours:

Monday–Thursday 8:00am–4:30pm | Friday 8:00am–1:00pm

Package

£42,000 - £52,000 per annum starting salary DOE.

* Enhanced overtime rates: 1.5x basic hourly rate outside normal working hours. 2.0x basic hourly rate on Sundays.

* Company credit card for accommodation.

 * £65 daily subsistence allowance when working away (subject to company policy).

* Ongoing career development with a leading manufacturer in additional to initial product training.

The Role

Working as a Electrician as part of the Site Services team, you'll travel to customer sites across the UK carrying out the installation, commissioning, fault finding and support of Air Handling Units (AHUs) and associated electrical control systems.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working on-site, solving technical problems and delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities of an Electrician

* Carry out electrical installation work on Air Handling Units (AHUs) across customer sites.

* Commission AHUs, condensing units and associated electrical control systems.

* Upload and download pre-written PLC software during commissioning activities (no software writing required).

* Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls faults using wiring diagrams, electrical testing equipment and system logic.

* Read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings and wiring schedules.

* Complete control panel wiring, testing and verification.

* Provide technical support to customers both remotely and on-site.

* Produce commissioning reports, service documentation and site records.

* Complete site surveys, RAMS and assist with electrical and controls quotations where required.

* Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company quality standards.

* Supervise subcontractors on site when required.

About You

We're looking for a qualified electrician who has some exposure to control systems and is keen to build a long-term career within the HVAC sector. Experience in HVAC/AHUs would be advantageous but not requied.

Essential

* 18th Edition

* Electrical installation and fault-finding experience.

* Previous exposure to electrical control systems.

* Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and control schematics.

* Experience working with electrical control panels.

* Strong communication and customer service skills.

* Full UK driving licence.

* Willingness to travel throughout the UK with overnight stays Monday to Friday.

Desirable

* Experience with in HVAC, Building Services or Facilities Management.

* Exposure to control systems.

* Experience commissioning electrical equipment.

* SSSTS qualification. Can be provided when required.

* HNC/HND or equivalent electrical qualification.

Working Away

This is a field-based Electrician role covering customer sites across the UK and rarely further affield.

Electricians typically travel on Monday mornings and return home on Fridays. Overnight accommodation chosen by you and is paid for using a company credit card, with a substantial daily subsistence allowance provided while working away.

Weekend work is kept to a minimum wherever possible