Site Electrician - National Travel Role

Site Electrician – Port Talbot Salary: £40,000–£45,000 plus allowances Start Time: Must be able to arrive on-site by 6:00am Travel: National role with frequent working away from home A hands-on site electrician role focused on installing, servicing and maintaining industrial and high‑security door systems, with national travel, early starts in Port Talbot, and strict security‑clearance requirements. Role Overview As a Site Electrician, you’ll work within a small installation and servicing team, carrying out electrical and mechanical tasks on a wide range of industrial and secure‑site door systems. You’ll support installations, repairs, fault finding, testing and documentation, ensuring all work meets required safety and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Electrical installation & servicing — Work on electrically operated sliding‑folding, bi‑fold, side‑hinged and fire door systems. Maintenance & fault finding — Diagnose issues, test components and complete repairs. Technical problem solving — Apply practical, safe and innovative solutions on-site. Health & Safety compliance — JIB/ECS card required; supervisors require SSSTS. Team support — Work within or lead a team of 3–6 fitters to deliver projects efficiently. Use of power tools — Drills, grinders and other electrical/mechanical tools. Documentation & reporting — Complete all HSE and project paperwork accurately. Reading technical drawings — Follow electrical and installation schematics. Cross‑discipline support — Assist with mechanical tasks when required. Security Clearance Requirements This role involves work on secure and high‑risk sites. Candidates must pass enhanced security checks, including: Employment history checks (minimum 3 years) UK residency checks (minimum 5 years) Medical assessment Random drugs and alcohol testing Essential Electrical Qualifications Latest UK electrical qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds 2365, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) Inspection & Testing qualification (2391 or 2394/2395) ECS Gold Card or equivalent Proven experience wiring control panels and fault finding Experience with industrial containment systems Desirable Skills & Certifications Experience on secure or high‑risk sites Knowledge of automated or high‑security door systems IPAF / PASMA / SSSTS Forklift or Telehandler licence