Electrician (Engineering)

TL;DR

Electrician (Engineering): Installing and maintaining electrical systems and related control equipment with an accent on technical capability across the electrical discipline. Focus on reading schematics, fault investigation, and ensuring high standards of safety and quality assurance.

Location: Onsite in Reading, UK

Company

hirify.global UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider supporting customers across chemical, petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, and energy markets.

What you will do

• Install and maintain electrical systems and related control equipment.
• Read and interpret schematic drawings, blueprints, and specifications to create detailed sketches for installation.
• Perform accurate measurement, fabrication of electrical enclosures, cable selection, and termination.
• Conduct fault investigation, system testing, and calibration based on technical experience.
• Plan installations and repairs to avoid obstructions and ensure projects meet contracted deadlines and budgets.
• Execute onshore electrical work according to strict production levels and Quality Assurance procedures.

Requirements

• Qualified to NVQ/City & Guilds/HNC or equivalent NVQ Level 3 in Maintaining or Installing Electrical Plant and Systems.
• Hold a JIB card as evidence of competence at craft or advanced craft level.
• Must be able to obtain Security Clearance.
• Experience in 2391 Testing & Inspecting.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Reading, UK.

Nice to have

• 17th or 18th Edition qualification.
• Qualifications relating to the installation and maintenance of programmable control systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Working pattern: 10 days on and 4 days off.
• Regular overtime available, including weekends.
• Hourly bonus and attendance bonus provided for all agreed hours worked.
• Opportunity to work in a multi-skilled role with high rewards in challenging industrial locations.