Electrician

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team supporting the Canal and River Trust estate. This role involves the inspection, maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems across a diverse range of assets, including mechanical and hydraulic infrastructure such as moving bridges, pumping stations, and flood management structures.

Key Terms and Conditions:
Hourly paid position with a guaranteed minimum of 39 hours per week

Additional hours available, paid at enhanced overtime rates (time and a half, double time, etc.)

Company vehicle provided, with paid time calculated door-to-door

Average working week of 50–55 hours, including travel time

Optional on-call rota with additional payments

Some out-of-hours and weekend work required as part of the role

All tools and PPE provided

Company-issued mobile phone, laptop, and/or tablet

Comprehensive training provided for all required systems and procedures

Subsistence allowance and accommodation provided when working away from home

Maximum shift length of 14 hours, including travel

Minimum 12 hours rest between shifts

25 days paid annual leave, in addition to public/bank holidays

Essential Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations (or equivalent)

BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

AM2 Assessment

Inspection and Testing Certification (e.g. City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent)

Appointed Person for electrical isolations

High Voltage (HV) experience is not required

Required Experience:
Electrical inspection, testing, planned and reactive maintenance in water management and/or moving structures environments

Electrical fault-finding, repair, system upgrades, and new installations

Working with PLC systems, SCADA, control panels, actuators, and drive systems (e.g., Rotork)

Electrical installations supporting mechanical/hydraulic equipment such as pumps, HPU’s, lock counters, sensors, UPS, solar systems, and flow meter

If you are interested in the above please contact Bruno Bagi 07586888079 or 0113 242 0303