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Installation Electrician

Bedlington
1 week ago
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Installation Electrician

Bedlington

Salary Dependent on Experience

Our client is the global leader in their sector! They are looking for an Installation Electrician to join test engineering team.

Installation Electrician Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Install new electrical systems, machinery wiring, containment, and distribution boards in accordance with BS 7671

  • Fit and commission control panels, automation systems, and specialist equipment for electronics production lines

  • Work from electrical drawings, schematics, and layout plans

  • Ensure safe electrical isolation, testing, and handover of installed systems.

  • Liaise with supervisor and contractors to ensure project deadlines and specifications are met.

  • Carry out minor modifications, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements.

  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure installations comply with statutory regulations and safety procedures

    Installation Electrician Ideal Candidate:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)

  • City & Guilds 18th Edition (BS 7671)

  • Proven experience in electrical installation, ideally in a manufacturing, industrial, or electronics setting

  • Competent with cable routing, containment systems (tray, trunking, conduit), and 3-phase installations

  • Ability to interpret electrical diagrams and carry out installation to specification

  • City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 (Inspection & Testing) (Desirable)

  • Experience working in cleanrooms, ESD-controlled areas, or semiconductor environments (Desirable)

  • PASMA/IPAF certification (Desirable)

  • City & Guilds PAT testing course 2377 qualified (Desirable)

    Working Hours and Benefits:

  • Rotating shifts of week of early and week of late

  • Earlies - Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:30, Friday 08:00 – 13:00

  • Lates – Monday to Friday 12:00 – 20:30

  • 25 days annual leave

  • Plus a “special day” equivalent to one day per year

  • Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme – including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Option to buy shares annually

  • Flexi time

  • Free parking

    Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years.
    We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.
    We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press.
    The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record.
    So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job!
    Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

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