Job Title: CompEX Electrician / Electrical Technician
Location: Various client sites across North West England & North Wales (occasional travel further afield required)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time or Contract (outside IR35)
Hours: Standard working week (with some out-of-hours work required)
Salary: £30 per hour, DOE
Are you an experienced Electrician or Electrical Technician with CompEX certification? Do you thrive working in industrial environments and enjoy a varied role involving inspections, testing, and small project works? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are seeking a skilled CompEX Electrician/Electrical Technician to join our client’s Compliance Site Services team. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for electrical and instrumentation inspection, testing, maintenance, and commissioning on customer sites - primarily across the North West and North Wales, with some nationwide travel.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conducting inspections and testing of electrical equipment in hazardous (ATEX) areas in line with IEC 60079
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Fixed wire testing, MCC inspections, fault finding and remedial works
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Supporting small projects, upgrades and breakdown response
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Performing site surveys and safety system function tests
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Liaising with clients and site teams to manage workload and deadlines
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Maintaining accurate records in accordance with NICEIC and internal standards
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Occasional overnight stays as required by project locations
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
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NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation
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18th Edition Wiring Regulations
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C&G 2391 (or equivalent) Inspection & Testing qualification
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CompEX certification (essential)
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ECS Gold Card
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Strong background in industrial electrical/EC&I work, ideally on chemical or petrochemical sites
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Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
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Valid UK driving licence with minimal endorsements
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Good IT literacy (MS Word, Excel etc.)
Desirable:
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NICEIC Qualified Supervisor experience
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Site Safety Passport (Supervisor or Operative level)
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Multi-discipline engineering knowledge (training can be provided)
This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a well-established engineering group delivering critical compliance services to high-hazard industries. If you’re someone who takes pride in delivering quality work to high standards of safety and technical accuracy, we encourage you to apply.
If you’re interested in the CompEx Electrician role, send us your CV to apply now.