Site Electrician - National Travel Role

Site Electrician – Port Talbot

Salary: £40,000–£45,000 plus allowances

Start Time:
Must be able to arrive on‑site by 6:00am

Travel:
National role with frequent working away from home

A hands‑on site electrician role focused on installing, servicing and maintaining industrial and high‑security door systems, with national travel, early starts in Port Talbot, and strict security‑clearance requirements.

As a Site Electrician, you’ll work within a small installation and servicing team, carrying out electrical and mechanical tasks on a wide range of industrial and secure‑site door systems. You’ll support installations, repairs, fault finding, testing and documentation, ensuring all work meets required safety and quality standards.

• Electrical installation & servicing — Work on electrically operated sliding‑folding, bi‑fold, side‑hinged and fire door systems.
• Maintenance & fault finding — Diagnose issues, test components and complete repairs.
• Technical problem solving — Apply practical, safe and innovative solutions on‑site.
• Health & Safety compliance — JIB/ECS card required; supervisors require SSSTS.
• Team support — Work within or lead a team of 3–6 fitters to deliver projects efficiently.
• Use of power tools — Drills, grinders and other electrical/mechanical tools.
• Documentation & reporting — Complete all HSE and project paperwork accurately.
• Reading technical drawings — Follow electrical and installation schematics.
• Cross‑discipline support — Assist with mechanical tasks when required.

This role involves work on secure and high‑risk sites. Candidates must pass enhanced security checks, including:

• Employment history checks (minimum 3 years)
• UK residency checks (minimum 5 years)
• Medical assessment
• Random drugs and alcohol testing

• Latest UK electrical qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds 2365, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 or 2394/2395)
• ECS Gold Card or equivalent
• Proven experience wiring control panels and fault finding
• Experience with industrial containment systems

• Experience on secure or high‑risk sites
• Knowledge of automated or high‑security door systems
• IPAF / PASMA / SSSTS
• Forklift or Telehandler licence