Industrial Electrician

Location: Cambridgeshire

Astute's Power Servicing team is partnering with a well-established critical power company to recruit an Industrial Electrician near Cambridge with UK wide travel required.

The strategically important Industrial Electrician role comes with a competitive salary + Van + Benefits.

If you're an Industrial Electrician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Industrial role

Reporting to the Service Coordinator you will:

Read and follow electrical schematics to wire up switch gear, control circuits, and protection relays.
Install and connect backup generators, including all power cabling and control wiring for transfer switches.
Build and wire industrial control panels, ensuring all cables are neatly routed, labelled, and tagged for easy troubleshooting.
Perform electrical testing using mustimeters and insulation testers to verify wiring accuracy before power-up.
Measure, bend, and bolt copper busbars inside switch gear, making sure all connections are torqued to spec.
Maintain a safe workspace by following strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and local electrical codes.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Experience in installing, wiring, and commissioning industrial switch gear and backup generator systems, including heavy power cabling and ATS integration.
Must hold a current 18th Edition (BS 7671) qualification and a completed AM2 assessment.
Proven ability to perform initial verification, periodic inspection, and testing, supported by a C&G 2391 qualification or equivalent.
Proficient in interpreting complex electrical schematics to construct, wire, and troubleshoot industrial control panels to high standards.
Committed to workplace safety, with demonstrated experience in LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures and strict compliance with industrial electrical standards.

Personal skills

The Industrial Electrician role would suit someone who is:

Able to coordinate effectively with colleagues and clients, maintaining a professional approach while working on-site or in a workshop environment
Highly focused on accuracy with a commitment to producing precise service documentation and maintaining neatly routed, well-labelled wiring systems.

Salary and benefits of the Industrial Electrician role

Salary dependant on experience
Company van, tools, and PPE provided
Overtime opportunities and travel allowances
Training and development

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