At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical installations and supervise a team to ensure compliance and safety.
- Company: Join a top system integration specialist in the food and drink sector.
- Benefits: Ongoing professional development and a chance to work on exciting projects.
- Other info: Work across various client sites with opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic industry while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical installations and relevant qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Our Company is a leading system integration specialist for electrical and mechanical automation systems in the Food and Drink and Parcel Distribution sectors operating at client sites around the world. We’re looking for hard-working individuals to join our team, offering continual professional development in return for dedication to the job and a passion to contribute to the success of the company. Enthusiasm, flexibility and reliability are key attractions.
Role: Reporting to a Project Manager, you will provide the experience and expertise necessary to ensure successful completion of electrical installations in compliance with current legislation at food & drink manufacturing facilities in the East Midlands and on occasion more widely throughout the UK. You will assist in coordinating the labour resources and materials required for completion of projects and provide close supervision of a team of fellow Installation Electricians and Electrical Improvers.
About You: Already an experienced Installation Electrician and likely Site Supervisor, you will demonstrate broad capabilities in electrical installation, testing, and completion of the associated mandatory documentation as well as strong day to day supervisory skills developed through your time working in a similar industrial sector.
Dimensions: Locations: Hinckley, Leicestershire and various client sites across the East Midlands and UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain, modify and repair a variety of electrical systems and equipment.
- Communicate and adopt safe systems of work (RAMS).
- Observe the requirements of any Permit to Work issued by site Duty Holders.
- Determine efficient work procedures and techniques.
- Engage in the determination of work rotas and assignment of tasks.
- Assess tasks for completeness and report any issues or variations.
- Complete installation test reports and job documentation.
- Ensure all tools and equipment in use is certified and/or calibrated.
- Maintain positive relationships with client representatives and other third parties.
- Undertake specialist training as required and keep up to date with statutory and legislative requirements.
- Demonstrate and apply the principles of continuous improvement to achieve ‘Best Practice’.
You will need:
- +5 years experience of industrial electrical installations.
- A good understanding of electrical control & safety circuits, electrical schematics and comfortable working from P&ID/layout drawings.
- Clean Driving Licence.
- A comprehensive toolkit for completing electrical installations.
- Experience of working on own initiative.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- To be a team player and customer focused.
Qualifications And Licences:
- NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installations or equivalent (Required).
- AM2 (Required).
- 18th Edition Update (Required).
- C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing or equivalent (Required).
- ECS Gold Card - Registered Electrician - Installation Electrician (Required).
- MEWP Safety Training Card, IPAF 3a, 3b or equivalent (Desirable).
- SSSTS (Desirable).
Lead Electrician employer: Elmleigh
As a leading system integration specialist in the East Midlands, our company offers an exceptional work environment for Lead Electricians, characterised by a strong commitment to professional development and a culture that values enthusiasm, flexibility, and reliability. Employees benefit from hands-on experience at diverse client sites, opportunities for continuous training, and a supportive team atmosphere that fosters growth and collaboration, making it an ideal place for those passionate about electrical installations in the food and drink sector.
