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Job Title:Compex Electrician
Location: Field Based, Ideally you will live within 30 miles of Knowsley, Liverpool.
Salary:£51,230.65 + Company Van + Fuel Card + Night out allowance + Overtime.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (40 hours)
Contract / Permanent: Permanent Vacancy
Start Date: ASAP
Overview:
EC&I Partners is pleased to be representing a leading UK energy business seeking a Lead Hazardous Area Electrician. This is an exciting, field-based role offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits, ideal for a technically skilled professional who enjoys leading teams and delivering high-quality electrical projects across Hazardous and Non-Hazardous environments.
The organisation is committed to safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions and is actively investing in renewable technologies to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2040.
Benefits & Rewards
- 25 days' holiday plus statutory (option to buy 5 additional days)
- Pension with employer contribution
- Life assurance up to 4x salary
- £30 per night payment for overnight work
- Company van, tools, and qualification renewal costs covered
- Fully funded eye test and contribution towards glasses
- Health Cash Plan worth up to £900 per year
- Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits
- Training and development opportunities
- Retail discounts at 900+ outlets
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
- One paid volunteering day per year
- Monthly employee recognition awards
- Annual flu vaccination
Responsibilities:
As a Hazardous Area Electrician, you will:
- Support and lead internal and external electrical projects across the UK.
- Act as the main on-site point of contact, ensuring smooth project execution and clear communication.
- Install, inspect, test, and maintain electrical systems in Hazardous and Non-Hazardous environments.
- Ensure compliance with IECEx/ATEX standards and all relevant safety regulations.
- Read and interpret schematic, loop, P&ID, and zone drawings, as well as control systems documentation.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical faults effectively while promoting a culture of safety on-site.
This is a varied and rewarding role suitable for someone who is organised, technically proficient, and confident in leading site-based teams.
Skills & Qualifications Required
- Approved Electrician with an accredited apprenticeship or equivalent (JIB Gold Card or higher).
- Compex 01-04 or IECEx COPC Modules EX001-EX008.
- C&G 2391 / 2391-52 / 2394 & 2395 - Inspection and Testing certification.
- CCSNG/JIB or equivalent safety passport.
- Experienced with IECEx/ATEX rated equipment, including motors, control stations, junction boxes, and lighting.
- Proficient in installation of metal trunking, conduit, tray systems, SWA cables, and LV distribution equipment.
- Strong understanding of control systems and electrical documentation.
- Willing to work in a physically demanding role involving travel and occasional heavy lifting.
About the Client
Our client is a well-established UK energy provider with a history of over three decades supplying reliable off-grid energy. With backing from a strong international group, they are investing in renewable technologies, including heat pumps, solar panels, and biofuels, aiming to achieve100% renewable energy by 2040.
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