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Site Electrician - National Travel Role

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Preston

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Site Electrician – National Travel Role

Salary: £40,000–£45,000 plus allowances

Start Time: Must be able to arrive on-site by 6:00am

Travel: National role with frequent working away from home

A hands-on site electrician role focused on installing, servicing and maintaining industrial and high‑security door systems, with national travel, early starts in Preston, and strict security‑clearance requirements.

Role Overview

As a Site Electrician, you’ll work within a small installation and servicing team, carrying out electrical and mechanical tasks on a wide range of industrial and secure‑site door systems. You’ll support installations, repairs, fault finding, testing and documentation, ensuring all work meets required safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical installation & servicing — Work on electrically operated sliding‑folding, bi‑fold, side‑hinged and fire door systems.
Maintenance & fault finding — Diagnose issues, test components and complete repairs.
Technical problem solving — Apply practical, safe and innovative solutions on-site.
Health & Safety compliance — JIB/ECS card required; supervisors require SSSTS.
Team support — Work within or lead a team of 3–6 fitters to deliver projects efficiently.
Use of power tools — Drills, grinders and other electrical/mechanical tools.
Documentation & reporting — Complete all HSE and project paperwork accurately.
Reading technical drawings — Follow electrical and installation schematics.
Cross‑discipline support — Assist with mechanical tasks when required.
Security Clearance Requirements

This role involves work on secure and high‑risk sites. Candidates must pass enhanced security checks, including:

Employment history checks (minimum 3 years)
UK residency checks (minimum 5 years)
Medical assessment
Random drugs and alcohol testing
Essential Electrical Qualifications

Latest UK electrical qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds 2365, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 or 2394/2395)
ECS Gold Card or equivalent
Proven experience wiring control panels and fault finding
Experience with industrial containment systems
Desirable Skills & Certifications

Experience on secure or high‑risk sites
Knowledge of automated or high‑security door systems
IPAF / PASMA / SSSTS
Forklift or Telehandler licence

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