Industrial Electrician
5 days ago
Sunderland
My client is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Industrial Electrician to join a growing team working across industrial and commercial environments.\n\nThis role is ideally suited to qualified electricians with a strong background in industrial installations, maintenance, and fault finding, rather than domestic work.\n\nThis placement will be between 6 to 12 months.\n\nPackage -\n\n* Standard rate is £17.98 per hour\n* Overtime rate at £26.97 per hour\n* Monday to Thursday\n 08:00 until 16:30\n Friday\n 08:00 until 13:00\n* 25 days holiday increasing year on year\n\nKey Responsibilities -\n\n* Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work within industrial settings\n* Diagnose and fault-find on complex electrical systems and equipment\n* Work on control panels, machinery, and industrial distribution systems\n* Ensure all work is completed in line with relevant regulations and safety standards\n* Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works\n* Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics\n* Work collaboratively with engineers, site teams, and supervisor \n\nRequirements - \n\n* Fully qualified electrician (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)\n* Proven experience in industrial environments (essential)\n* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills\n* Experience with control systems, motors, and industrial equipment\n* Knowledge of current electrical regulations (e.g. BS 7671 / 18th Edition)\n* Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively\n\nDesirable -\n\n* Experience working on manufacturing, plant, or heavy industrial sites\n* Inspection & Testing (2391 or equivalent)\n* Experience with PLCs or automation systems\n\nKinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.\n\nKinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and we review all submissions.\n\nThose that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.\n\nIND1