Industrial Electrician

My client is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Industrial Electrician to join a growing team working across industrial and commercial environments. This role is ideally suited to qualified electricians with a strong background in industrial installations, maintenance, and fault finding, rather than domestic work. This placement will be between 6 to 12 months.

• Standard rate is £17.98 per hour
• Overtime rate at £26.97 per hour
• Monday to Thursday 08:00 until 16:30
• Friday 08:00 until 13:00
• 25 days holiday increasing year on year

• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work within industrial settings
• Diagnose and fault‑find on complex electrical systems and equipment
• Work on control panels, machinery, and industrial distribution systems
• Ensure all work is completed in line with relevant regulations and safety standards
• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Work collaboratively with engineers, site teams, and supervisor

• Fully qualified electrician (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Proven experience in industrial environments (essential)
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with control systems, motors, and industrial equipment
• Knowledge of current electrical regulations (e.g. BS 7671 / 18th Edition)
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

• Experience working on manufacturing, plant, or heavy industrial sites
• Inspection & Testing (2391 or equivalent)
• Experience with PLCs or automation systems