As part of the Maintenance Team, the Installation Electrician is responsible for the safe Electrical installation, modification, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment within a manufacturing environment, ensuring all work is documented with relevant test result. An Industrial Electrician with experience of working in a manufacturing environment would be required in this role.
The Role
- - Install, modify, design and commission electrical distribution systems including connections to machinery, and control panels
- - Carry out installation work in accordance with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and site standards
- - Carry out inspection and testing of new and existing Electrical Installations and RCD Testing
- - Ensure Fixed Wire Testing is up to date and records maintained
- - Check, maintain and upgrade site Lighting
- - Terminate power, control, and instrumentation cabling to a high standard
- - Perform basic inspection, testing, and verification of installed systems, supporting Electrical Installation Certificates (EICs) where required
- - Support machinery installations, upgrades, relocations, and plant shutdown activities
Preferred Skills and Essential Qualifications
- - City & Guilds 2391-52 Essential
- - Strong knowledge of industrial electrical installation techniques
- - Good working understanding of BS 7671 and UK electrical legislation
- - Time-served electrician or completed recognised electrical apprenticeship
- - NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation or Engineering
- - Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 or equivalent)
- - Proven experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- - Experience with control panels, PLC systems, automation, or robotics would be ideal
Working Hours and Benefits
Monday – Wednesday 7am – 4.30pm and then Thursday 7am – 4.10pm
- Company Pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
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Electrical Installation Engineer
Company: Meridian Business Support Salary: £46,000 to £46,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Ilminster, TA19 9AF Job type: Permanent Posting date: 31 Oct 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026
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