At a Glance
- Tasks: Install and maintain electrical systems in a modern manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a well-established manufacturing business with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Earn £40,000 - £50,000 plus great perks like healthcare and extra leave.
- Other info: Enjoy career growth opportunities and a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance.
- Qualifications: ECS Gold Card and experience in electrical installations required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Kingston Barnes is recruiting for an experienced Installation Electrician to join a well-established and growing 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.
- Help 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.
The Ideal Candidate
- ECS Gold Card (essential).
- 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.
What's on Offer
- £40,000 - £50,000 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.
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.
Installation Electrician employer: Kingston Barnes Ltd
At Kingston Barnes Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in Tewkesbury. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentorship opportunities for apprentices and a competitive benefits package, including 30 days of holiday and standby allowances, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in engineering maintenance.
