Job Description:

Installation Electrician

Kingston Barnes is recruiting for an experienced Installation Electrician to join a well-established manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a modern production environment, carrying out electrical installations, commissioning, maintenance and continuous improvement projects while benefiting from an excellent work-life balance and outstanding benefits package.

The Role

As an Installation Electrician, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning and maintenance of electrical systems and production equipment across the site. Working closely with the Lead Maintenance Engineer and manufacturing teams, you will help ensure equipment reliability, minimise downtime and support ongoing improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and commission electrical circuits in line with the current 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Helping out with electrical fault finding, repairs and planned preventative maintenance.
• Support mechanical maintenance activities where required.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Assist with plant upgrades, modifications and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standards.
• Source replacement parts and obtain competitive quotations for maintenance work.
• Work closely with production teams to maximise equipment availability.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health & safety, food safety and GMP standards.
• Happy undertaking general maintenance on site.

About you:

• ECS Gold Card (essential) or able to get one based on your qualifications Proven background in electrical installations.
• Experience installing and commissioning electrical circuits.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Good communication skills with the ability to liaise across different departments and contractors.
• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment would be advantageous.

You will need to be flexible and understand this isn’t purely electrical installation. It will include production maintenance, building services, and some facilities work.

Benefits:

• £40,000 - £45,000 per annum.
• 11% employer pension contribution
• BUPA healthcare
• Life Assurance (3x annual salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional day off during your birthday month
• Christmas shutdown (3 days of annual leave allocated during this period)
• Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
• Additional £50 incentive for working 4+ hours on Saturdays + Overtime

If you're an experienced Installation Electrician looking to join a stable manufacturing business that offers excellent benefits, long-term career prospects and a supportive working environment, we'd love to hear from you.