Electrician

Location: Lincoln
Working Hours: Alternating Shift Pattern, 35.5 hours per week

• Week 1: Mon–Thurs 06:00–14:00, Fri 06:00–11:30

• Week 2: Mon–Thurs 14:00–22:00, Fri 11:30–17:00

Major Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Electrician to join a busy industrial engineering team based in Lincoln.

This is a key operational role within the business, responsible for maintaining, installing, and improving electrical systems across the site. The successful candidate will ensure that plant, equipment, and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulations.

You will play a vital role in supporting production, responding to breakdowns, carrying out planned maintenance, and contributing to site improvement projects. Working closely with the engineering and production teams, you will ensure electrical systems are safe, reliable, and compliant, while helping drive continuous improvements across the site.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum

• 15% shift allowance

• 24 days annual leave, increasing with length of service – opportunity to buy additional holiday

• Pension contribution matched up to 10%

• Access to employee discount schemes

• Alternating shift pattern with a supportive team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to electrical faults and breakdowns to minimise downtime.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with safety regulations and site procedures.

• Ensure all electrical work meets statutory, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements.

• Install, maintain, and upgrade site lighting and energy efficiency systems.

• Support mechanical and electrical (M&E) installations for production and facilities projects.

• Test, inspect, and certify electrical installations where qualified, maintaining accurate records.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, site upgrades, and modifications.

• Adhere to health and safety procedures, promoting a positive safety culture.

Skills, Experience & Competencies

• Proven experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical (M&E) installations.

• Experience with lighting systems, upgrades, and energy efficiency projects.

• Familiarity with planned preventative maintenance programmes.

• Strong safety mindset with strict adherence to health and safety procedures.

• Good problem-solving skills and ability to perform under pressure.

• Reliable, accountable, and proactive with high attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with production teams and contractors.

• Team player but capable of working independently.

• Strong time management and organisational skills.

Qualifications

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent recognised qualification)

• City & Guilds 2382 – Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition Wiring Regulations)

Desirable:

• City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) – Inspection, Testing, and Certification of Electrical Installations

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking industrial organisation where your expertise in electrical maintenance and compliance will make a tangible impact on production, safety, and site improvement initiatives.

Please apply with an up to date CV, If shortlisted, we’ll be in touch within 2 working days. Please do not call the office, applications will only be considered by applying online.

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