Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Andover Hampshire
- Date: 8 hours ago
Description:
Approved Electrician (Commercial) – MOD Project
Location: South Central
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Approved Electrician to work on a long-term commercial project within the defence sector in South Central.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electrician with a strong commercial background who takes pride in delivering high-quality installation, inspection and testing work to a high standard.
Due to the nature of the project, successful candidates will be required to obtain BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance as a minimum. Candidates holding existing higher-level security clearance will be considered favourably.
Key Responsibilities
The successful electrician will be responsible for a range of commercial electrical installation duties, including:
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Installing containment systems, including tray, basket, trunking and conduit
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Installing, glanding and terminating SWA and LV cabling
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Installing, altering and upgrading distribution boards (DBs)
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Carrying out power and lighting installations
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Undertaking inspection and testing of completed electrical works
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Completing relevant certification and documentation
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Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and specifications
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Working safely and efficiently within a secure site environment
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Maintaining high standards of workmanship and compliance throughout the project
Essential Requirements
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JIB Gold Card – Approved Electrician
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18th Edition – BS 7671:2018+A2:2022
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City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing – ESSENTIAL
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Proven commercial electrical installation experience
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Strong experience with containment, SWA installations and distribution boards
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Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
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Ability to successfully obtain BPSS clearance
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Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable Experience
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Previous experience working on MOD, defence, nuclear or other high-security sites
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Current BPSS, SC or DV clearance
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Experience working within secure or highly regulated environments
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Familiarity with site-specific health and safety procedures and permit-to-work systems
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The Ideal Candidate
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We are looking for electrician who are:
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Reliable, professional and safety-conscious
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Experienced in commercial electrical installation, inspection and testing
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Able to work independently and as part of a team
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Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship
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Confident working from electrical drawings and specifications
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Comfortable working within a secure and highly regulated environment
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Professional and dependable in their approach
What's on Offer
Competitive rates of pay
Long-term project opportunity
Work on a prestigious defence-sector project
Opportunity to work alongside an experienced and professional team
Apply Now
If you are a qualified Approved Electrician with City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing and strong commercial experience, and are interested in long-term work within the defence sector, we would be keen to hear from you