Industrial Electrician in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

Nelson Recruitment Agency is recruiting an experienced Industrial Electrician to deliver high-quality electrical solutions across a diverse portfolio of food and bev customer sites and industries.

You will support the full lifecycle of electrical systems and equipment, from installation and testing to modification and commissioning. The role covers new installations, system upgrades and continuous-improvement projects, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, exact specifications and compliance with site procedures, electrical regulations and food-industry standards.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation work in industrial and manufacturing environments.
• Install electrical containment systems, including tray, trunking, conduit, basket and cable ladder.
• Pull, route, terminate and label power, control, instrumentation and communication cables.
• Install and connect motors, isolators, control panels, distribution boards, sensors and field devices.
• Read and work accurately from electrical drawings, schematics, layout plans, wiring diagrams and cable schedules.
• Support testing, fault-finding, modification and commissioning activities.
• Contribute to project installations, shutdowns and continuous-improvement work.
• Complete all work safely and in line with relevant regulations, site procedures and customer specifications.

Skills and experience

Essential

• Strong practical electrical installation experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• A recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent electrical qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Competence in cable installation, glanding, termination and panel wiring.
• Working knowledge of industrial control systems, motors, drives, sensors and basic instrumentation.
• Strong fault-finding, testing and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation.
• A safety-conscious approach and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Inspection and testing qualification.
• Experience in food, beverage, FMCG or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting project installations, shutdowns and commissioning activities.

What is on offer

• Stable, long-term work across a varied portfolio of projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive, team-focused working culture.
• Opportunities to broaden your technical expertise, develop leadership capability and progress your career.

Apply now

If you are an experienced electrician looking for a varied industrial role in Burton-on-Trent, apply through Nelson Recruitment Agency with your current CV.

Nelson Recruitment Agency is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.