Electrician - ES[1119102] - #1787983

The Vacancy

We have an excellent opportunity for an Electrician to join our Engineered Solutions division on a permanent basis, covering various sites throughout the Central Belt of Scotland. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive site work, including (but not limited to) the removal, installation and commissioning of rotational equipment. You will undertake fault diagnostics and rectification across a wide range of electrical equipment, spanning various asset ages and conditions — always with safety as the primary focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Working to company electrical safety rules, wiring regulations, best practice codes, RAMS and all other relevant documentation.
• Ensuring work is completed right first time, supporting others within the business, and promoting a best-in-class approach to all tasks.
• Co-ordinating site activities by working closely with site teams, supporting office teams, supervisors and business units across WGM.
• Preparing status reports by collecting, analysing and summarising information and trends.
• Safe isolation, installation, removal and maintenance of rotating equipment and other three-phase equipment.
• Commissioning and testing of installed equipment.
• Co-ordinating electrical and mixed trade teams on-site, ensuring safe working practices and timely job delivery.
• Providing job reports and condition assessments, identifying the correct method of rectifying faults.
• Identifying possible future work opportunities during job execution.
• Supporting site activities through close co-operation with the office team and electrical supervisor.
• Scoping electrical tasks across a wide range of applications and equipment types.
• Demonstrating a high level of troubleshooting capability relating to low and medium voltage equipment.
• Maintaining working knowledge of VSD drives.
• Commissioning a range of electrical apparatus.
• Writing technical reports and compiling job documentation.
• Supporting the job planning process with detailed technical information on equipment, tooling and electrical materials.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Time-served electrical apprenticeship.
• SVQ Level 3 Electrical qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience working with three-phase systems.
• Water industry experience (desirable).
• Knowledge of safe systems of work.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• CSCS/EUSR card holder.
• Confined Space Entry training (desirable).
• DOMS & Water Hygiene certifications (desirable).
  
  

Benefits

We offer a competitive package, including:

• 32 days' holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase, and cycle to work).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Company sick pay (available after qualifying period).
• Employee discount programme.
  
  

How to Apply

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit an updated CV to the WGM Recruitment Team for review.

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build. 

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

An RSK Company

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Documents

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