Compex Electrician

Job Title:

Compex Electrician / Supervisor

Location:

Runcorn + travelling to client sites required by project demand

Salary:
Open to discussion (hourly paid). Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 per week up to 50 hours per week.

Contract / Permanent:
Ideally permanent or short term LTD contract

Site Based / Office / Remote:
Site / Workshop based

Start Date:

ASAP

Our client is a UK-based engineering services company delivering electrical, instrumentation, and safety solutions across multiple sectors. They specialise in design, installation, maintenance, and inspection, including hazardous area (ATEX) compliant work. We’re looking for experienced Compex Electricians and Lead Electrical Technicians to work on testing, inspection, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. Travel across UK sites is required, with the primary base in Runcorn – North West.

• Salary/hourly rate open to negotiation based on experience
• Paid accommodation when working away
• Full PPE supplied
• Company vehicle provided for travel from the Runcorn office to site
• £30 daily meal allowance per night away
• Typical working-away patterns may include:
  Monday – Thursday or Monday – Wednesday
• Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 per week up to 50 hours per week (dependent on project demand)
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Flexible office hours
• Generous holiday entitlement:
  • 23 days + bank holidays
  • "Birthday Friday" after 12 months
  • Extra 2 days after 3 years
  • Extra 3 days after 5 years (up to 29 days total)
• Christmas shutdown (approx. 10 days)
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite café & gym facilities
• Career growth opportunities – fully supported employee development

• Testing, inspection, and maintenance of electrical systems
• Installation and commissioning of equipment
• Ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards

• 2391 Inspection & Testing
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Comp Ex 1-4 for hazardous areas
• Proven industrial electrical experience
• Willingness to travel to UK sites

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