Temporary Industrial Electrician

  • Location:
    Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Salary:
    c£23 / Per Hour D.O.E.
  • Posted:
    3 weeks ago
  • Category:
    Engineering Jobs
  • Deadline:
    September 16, 2025

Express Recruitment are delighted to be representing an industry-leading Electrical Solutions Provider who are looking for an Industrial Electrician to join their team on a contract untill Christmas with the opportunity to work on a permanent basis afterwards.

The role will require working at a Nottingham-based site for one month initially, directly followed by working at a Cardiff-based site until Christmas, with opportunity to work permanently afterwards dependent on performance and company workload requirements. Please note: A full, clean UK driving licence will be required to apply for this role.

The successful candidate will be offered a standard hourly rate of c£23 per hour D.O.E to work 39 hours a week with the opportunity to work up to 9 hours overtime a week (48 hours total) at the following rates:

  • Standard hourly rate for all overtime hours during the week
  • 5x standard hourly rate for all overtime hours during the weekend

Additionally, they are offering food, living, and travel allowance whilst travelling to/from and working at their Cardiff site.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Decommission electrical systems on client sites
  • Install and configure control systems including PLC and SCADA
  • Commission and troubleshoot control panels
  • Install electrical systems including control panels and three phase systems
  • Inspect and validate automated equipment
  • Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams

Skills and Experience

  • AM2 or 18th Edition qualified
  • HNC or Apprenticeship trained in electrician practices
  • Experience reading and interpreting schematics and complex diagrams without supervision
  • Full, clean UK Driving Licence
  • Must be flexible to work overtime and to work away from home for a week at a time when required (Monday to Friday)

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: 39 hours basic, opportunity for overtime (Up to 48 hours total a week)

Salary: £23 an hour DOE; weekly overtime at £22-£23 an hour; weekend overtime at 1.5 standard hourly rate; Food, living, and travel allowance

Location: Nottingham (1 Month); Cardiff (Directly following working on Nottingham site till Christmas)

Job Type: Contract; Full Time (39 hours) with opportunity for overtime (up to 9 additional hours)

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.