Electrician
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Plymouth
Description
Plessey are seeking a skilled and dependable Electrician to join our Construction & Maintenance Team. This role will support ongoing refurbishment projects as well as day-to-day electrical maintenance across our facilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring all electrical systems are safe, compliant, and operating efficiently. Maintain and repair electrical systems within a factory and facilities environment. Ensure plant, equipment, and building services operate safely, reliably, and with minimal downtime.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, and repair works across refurbishment and construction projects.
* Support day-to-day electrical maintenance tasks across site.
* Diagnose and rectify electrical faults efficiently and safely.
* Ensure all work complies with current electrical regulations and company standards.
* Assist with testing, inspection, and certification where required.
* Work collaboratively with other trades and members of the construction team.
* Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used.
* Adhere to all health & safety procedures and site rules.
* Support shutdowns, commissioning, and project work.
* Recommend and implement improvements to electrical systems and energy efficiency.
* Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and engineering partners.
* Work closely with production, engineering, and management.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation, AM2, 18th Edition (BS 7671), and BS2391-52 Testing & Inspection.
* Proven experience in construction, refurbishment, factory, or maintenance environments.
* Strong knowledge of electrical systems, testing & inspection, fault finding, and interpreting technical drawings.
* Experience with safe isolation, LOTO, and permit-to-work systems.
* Familiar with cleanroom protocols within semiconductor or high-tech environments would be a bonus.
* Able to carry out snagging and finishing works; competent with hand and power tools.
* Proactive in identifying faults, supporting root cause analysis, and recommending upgrades to reduce downtime and improve energy efficiency.
* Strong understanding of UK building regulations and health & safety requirements, including COSHH, PUWER, Manual Handling, and Working at Height.
* Capable of producing and supporting risk assessments and method statements; ensures correct PPE and permits are always in place.
* Effective communicator, able to coordinate work around production and support Facilities operations as required.
* Works well independently and within a team; methodical, detail-focused, calm under pressure, reliable, professional, and customer-focused.
Benefits
* Pension scheme
* Private medical & dental insurance
* 28 days’ holiday + bank holidays
* Free onsite meals
* Onsite gym
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