Industrial Electrician (4 day week!) in Ilminster, Somerset

Installation Electrician – Industrial (Monday to Thursday 4 day week)

Location: Ilminster, Somerset

Salary: Up to  £46,000 per annum

Monday to Thursday 07:00- 16:30

Job Type: Permanent | Full Time

The Opportunity

We're recruiting an experienced Installation Electrician to join the maintenance team of an established manufacturing business.

This is a hands-on role focused on the installation, modification, inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical systems across a busy industrial facility.

You'll be involved in a variety of electrical installation projects, from machinery connections and power distribution to control panels, containment systems and site infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, modify and commission industrial electrical installations, including power distribution, machinery connections and control panels.
• Carry out electrical installation work in accordance with BS 7671 (18th Edition).
• Complete inspection and testing of new and existing electrical installations.
• Undertake fixed wire testing, RCD testing and associated certification.
• Install, maintain and upgrade emergency lighting and general site lighting.
• Install electrical containment, including cable tray, basket, trunking and conduit.
• Carry out cable glanding, termination and installation of power, control and instrumentation cabling.
• Support machinery installations, relocations, upgrades and planned shutdown activities.
• Assist with electrical commissioning, fault finding and project handovers.
• Maintain accurate test results, installation records and electrical documentation.
• Coordinate external contractors where required.
• Ensure all work complies with electrical safety legislation, site procedures and relevant regulations.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Time-served Electrician or completed recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification or equivalent.
• Previous electrical installation experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, containment and cable installation.
• Good understanding of electrical testing, certification and safe isolation procedures.
• Asbestos Awareness training.
• Ability to work independently and maintain high standards of workmanship.

Desirable

• Experience working with control panels, PLCs, automation or robotics.
• Experience supporting industrial machinery installations and commissioning.
• IPAF or PASMA certification.

This position would suit an Industrial Electrician, Installation Electrician or Electrical Installation Technician with strong experience in industrial electrical installations, inspection and testing.

If you're looking for a varied electrical installation role within manufacturing, we'd be keen to hear from you.