Electrician

Location West Midlands
Discipline: Civil Engineering, Water
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Van + Package + Overtime + DTD
Contact name: George Adams

Contact email: george.adams@gr-solutions.co.uk
Job ref: 224056810
Published: 17 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

Electrician (Water Industry Experience) – Birmingham & Surrounding Areas

Salary:£35,000 – £40,000 basic 
Overtime:x1.5 after 40 hours – majority of electricians average +£10k per year in OT
Package: Door-to-door pay, digs covered, £25/day food allowance, van & fuel card
Hours:40 hours per week (overtime available)

The Role

We are looking for experienced Electricians with proven background in the water industry to join a growing team working on clean and wastewater sites across the Midlands and wider UK.

This is a varied role covering MCC panel installation, fitting fans, flow switches, and temperature control switches, and delivering projects to WIMES specifications. Jobs are typically 1-4 weeks on site, with full travel, accommodation, and subsistence provided.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install and fit MCC panels(own and third-party) on clean and wastewater sites

  • Wire and fit associated equipment such as fans, flow switches, and temperature control switches

  • Work from electrical drawings, site specifications, and WIMES standards

  • Support site teams on installation, upgrades, and maintenance works

  • Ensure safe working practices and compliance with water industry standards

Requirements

  • Experience working on water industry projects(clean or wastewater)

  • WIMES knowledge and ability to work from detailed electrical drawings

  • Flexibility to travel – role involves working away with accommodation covered

  • Positive attitude, good communication skills, and ability to work within site teams

Package & Benefits

  • Basic Salary: £35k - £40k 

  • Overtime: Paid x1.5 over 40 hours – typical earnings an extra £10k/year

  • Travel: Paid door-to-door – from digs to site and back

  • Expenses: All digs provided + £25/day food allowance

  • Vehicle: Fully funded van and fuel card provided

  • Early finish on Fridays where possible