We are looking for an experienced Industrial Electrician with a strong background in the chemical or process manufacturing industry to join the team on a temporary 6-month contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent role. Based at our Accrington site, the Industrial Electrician will play a vital role in maintaining, installing, and troubleshooting electrical systems critical to the plant operations. The ideal Industrial Electrician will have hands-on experience, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Role Objectives:
As an Industrial Electrician, you will provide electrical support for maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with legislation and company standards, while meeting budget and timescale requirements.
Roles & Responsibilities of Industrial Electrician:
Comply with all site procedures for Emergency, Safety, Operational, Security, Quality, and Environmental standards during maintenance, with a strong focus on safe work practices for both in-house and subcontractor activities.
Working as the Industrial Electrician, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving across existing processes.
Adhere to current EC&I design and installation standards, including relevant legislation such as ATEX, 18th Edition wiring regulations, and CDM requirements.
Prepare and review risk assessments, method statements, and ensure all work is properly risk-assessed, permitted, and signed off to required standards.
Ensure all modifications or project work are fully authorised through the Mod to Process system before implementation.
Promote good engineering housekeeping by applying 5C principles, support equipment standardisation, assist with standards development, and contribute to training maintenance personnel; occasional out-of-hours work may be required.Essential Criteria for Industrial Electrician:
HND/HNC in Control, Instrumentation, or Electrical Engineering with 3+ years' hands-on maintenance experience in the chemical or process industry.
Proficient with PLCs, DCS (Siemens, Mitsubishi HMI/SCADA), PC, and internet; strong knowledge of instrumentation hardware, especially pH/Redox.
Experienced in electrical installation systems (power, control, cable sizing/specification) and process industry instrumentation.
Strong understanding of electrical power/control engineering, effective communication, attention to detail, and analytical problem-solving skills required.If you are interested in being considered for this role, please click the link below to apply directly