49 electrician jobs found in Chester

Key Responsibilities 1. Installation & Wiring * Install new electrical systems, including wiring, distribution boards (consumer units), sockets, switches, and light fittings. * Follow technical drawings, diagrams, and specifications (e.g., from architects or engineers). * Route cables, either internally in conduits/trunking or externally, ensuring protection and support. * Connect power supplies to machinery, control systems, and other equipment in industrial settings. 2. Testing, Inspection & Fault Finding (Crucial Skill) * Perform Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) to assess the safety of existing installations. * Use specialised test equipment (e.g., multimeters, insulation resistance testers, earth fault loop testers) to check for faults, continuity, and safety. * Diagnose and rectify electrical faults efficiently and safely, from a tripping circuit to a major system failure. 3. Maintenance & Repair *...

Electrician / Wireman Certain Advantage are hiring on behalf of our leading manufacturer who build systems that solve complex waste challenges around the world. An experienced Electrician/Wireman is required for 12 weeks to work out of their facility in Burscough. Commutable from Liverpool, St Helens, Preston and Southport and surrounding areas.  The work will involve the assembly and wiring of controls panels and field wiring of complete incinerator systems/lines. Standard hours of work are Mon to Thur 08.00 - 16.45/ Fri 08.00 - 12.45pm). Key Responsibilities   Read and interpret electrical schematics, general arrangement drawings and wiring diagrams to perform complex panel wiring tasks. Work with control gear, PLC`s, relays, terminal blocks. Fit trunking, cable management systems, baskets according to layout/ drawings. Work closely with engineering to ensure components wired correctly to specifications. Identify any errors in drawings and report and communicate to the...

BRS require 2 gold card electricians to work on an office block in sale installing LED lights throughout Starting Monday 20th Free Parking on site Requirements Gold Card Details 40-45 hours £25ph

BRS require 10x JIB Electricians to help finish a job in Spinningfields Manchester. You will be working on a hotel taking it to handover. 9 hour days, 45 hours Please note this project is for 3 weeks Requirements: - JIB Gold Card - Hotel / Residential expereince Details: - 9 hours per day - No Free parking as city centre location

Electrician Required! New year opportunity, 2026 8 month project Samlesbury, (BB2) My client is a leading electrical contractor who is looking for electricians to work on a commercial/ industrial BAE systems project early 2026. The new project will be based in Samlesbury, Lancashire (BB2). Easily accessible from Preston,Blackurn and surrounding areas. Job role: Will require all aspects of electrical installation. 8 month project with prospects of work being extended. Pay rate is £24.00p/h / £25.00p/h Working hours will be 45+ hours per week Monday - Friday ECS Gold Card and IPAF are required.for this role. Please call Sophia at Right Search if you are interested or email CV / Cards

Job Details Location: Deeside / Shotton Rate: Electricians: £26.00 per hour Improvers (experienced): £21.00 per hour Start Date: ASAP Hours: 07:30 - 17:30 (10 hours) 07:30 - 19:30 (12 hours) Duration: Approx. 3 months Weekend Work: Paid at flat rate Requirements Valid ECS card Valid IPAF Industrial background essential Scope of Work Industrial lighting installations SWA (Steel Wire Armoured) cable installation Glanding and terminating Conduit and tray work Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch...

Electricians Mate Required! New year opportunity, 2026 8 month project Samlesbury, (BB2) My client is a leading electrical contractor who is looking for electricians mates to work on a commercial/ industrial BAE systems project early 2026. The new project will be based in Samlesbury, Lancashire (BB2). Easily accessible from Preston,Blackurn and surrounding areas. Job role: Will require all aspects of electrical installation. 8 moth project with potential of extending Pay rate is £17.00p/h / £18.00p/h Working hours will be 45+ hours per week Monday - Friday ECS Gold Card and IPAF are required.for this role. Please call Sophia at Right Search if you are interested or email CV / Cards

Job Title: Dual Skilled Fitters Job Location: Crewe, Cheshire Shifts: Mon-Fri 8am 4.30pm (With Flexibility to work shifts) Hourly Rate: £18.25 PAYE / £23.65 Umbrella Hours Per Week: 37 Duration: Ongoing Start Date: November/December 2025 TRANSITION YOUR CAREER INTO THE RAIL INDUSTRY Shorterm Group are recruiting for over 40 Dual Skilled Fitters who are looking to adapt and learn new skills for a long term contracts for one of their major clients to carry out mechanical overhaul of Rail Bogies electrical and wiring overhaul on HVAC systems at the clients Crewe Depot. Industries considered: Rail, Rolling Stock, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process Engineering Disciplines considered: Rolling Stock, Pannel Wirer, Electrical Assembler, Dual Skilled Fitters, HVAC,...

An Electrical Project Manager is needed to oversee a 3 month installation project in Deesside Job Overview: We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Electrical Project Manager to oversee the delivery of E&I installation packages on a busy process plant. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Electrical installation and ideally have some experience of control systems & drives and demonstrable experience managing budgets, programmes, and subcontractors. Responsibilities: Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of electrical equipment installation and services on the project. Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure technical and contractual requirements are met. Oversee the procurement of plant, materials, and subcontractors in line with project requirements and budgets. Manage the installation process to ensure quality, safety, and programme compliance. Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure smooth integration....

Electrical Test Operator 12 month contract Based in Bolton Offering £28ph Inside IR35 Do you hold a completed apprenticeship to NVQ level 3? Do you have experience in Electrical testing? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Electrical Test Operator, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Carrying out test tasks within the operational business Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedures Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits Carry out setting-up procedures for testing Carry out tests on electronic equipment in accordance with test instructions Carry out simple fault-finding...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Test Operator / Electrical Test Engineer on an initial 12 month contract.   Experience specifically required: Apprenticeship essential Significant electrical test experience required  Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: £28.35ph and then after 12 weeks the rate is £29.70ph   Electrical Test Operator Job Description: The Test Operator will be responsible for carrying out test tasks within the operational business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Specific responsibilities include: Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure. Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits. Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks. Carry out setting-up...

Electrical Fitter Bolton Hourly Rate + upto ( £400 per week accommodation bonus for candidate is travelling from more than 30 miles away) 6 – 12 Months (to begin with and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Certain Advantage are working in partnership with a large engineering company who operate within the defense sector and are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Fitter to work on site in Bolton. As an Electrical Fitter will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing and test tasks within the electrical department, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. What will you be working on: • Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits. • Cable rework and surface mount rework. • Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack. • Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Test Operator / Electrical Test Engineer on an initial 12 month contract.   Experience specifically required: Apprenticeship essential Significant electrical test experience required  Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: £28.35ph and then after 12 weeks the rate is £29.70ph   Electrical Test Operator Job Description: The Test Operator will be responsible for carrying out test tasks within the operational business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Specific responsibilities include: Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure. Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits. Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks. Carry out setting-up...

Pay Range: Price work, up to £300 a day Are you an experienced Electrical Testing Engineer looking for a new opportunity? Join us for our Electrical compliance project within the Social Housing sector in Manchester area. At PiLON, we're building a community of dedicated self-employed professionals like you, who share a passion for excellence and a commitment to making a real impact. Main Objectives of the role: * Complete the electrical testing in social housing properties, based on the rota provided * On average, you will be checking 4 properties per day, with a flat fee per property being paid for testing and with additional payments for any repairs or remedials required * Rewires and adaptions must be completed where needed * Work collaboratively as part of the site team to deliver the required services in line with the contract specifications, legislation and company guidelines Do you have what it takes to become an Electrical Testing Engineer for PiLON?: *...

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job description - the role AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are...

Electrical Protection Design Engineer – 6–12 Month Contract (Hybrid – Stafford) We are seeking an experienced Protection Design Engineer to join our team on a 6–12 month contract, working on a hybrid basis (3 days per week on-site in Stafford). The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, delivery, and commissioning of protection systems for electrical substations. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to major grid automation projects, acting as a technical interface between customers and the wider engineering team. Key Responsibilities: Lead Technical Delivery: Drive technical activities across the full project lifecycle — from initial design through to commissioning. Customer & Project Coordination: Lead or participate in customer meetings, project risk reviews, and manage engineering task budgets and timelines. Design & Documentation: Analyse customer specifications, develop technical documentation, and validate solutions directly with clients....

Carbon60 is seeking a talented Process Engineer to join their client based in Broughton. As a Process Engineer, you will play a crucial role in translating design intent into technical instructions and manufacturing data for aircraft production. **Key Responsibilities:** - Compile and control technical instructions and Manufacturing Engineering data for aircraft detail manufacture, assembly, test, and certification - Implement best practice methods, tools, and processes to meet current and future business requirements - Deliver detailed work preparation definition, including routings, BOMs, SOIs, and STV calculations - Ensure all work and documentation meet departmental procedural and regulatory requirements - Project manage detail manufacture, assembly, test, and certification methods, tools, and process improvements - Evaluate manufacturing process capacity and recommend design changes as needed - Provide electrical/mechanical shopfloor support to operations, supply chain, and...

Our client is looking to recruit two experienced Multi Skilled Engineers to cover a wide range of mechanical, electrical equipment and machinery in a production environment, must have the ability to utilize a logical approach to solve any problems that may arise. This is a temporary role, with the potential to become permanent for the successful candidates. Core duties will included carrying out routine maintenance on, Conveyors, Electronic Control Panels, Power Transmission Equipment (motors gearbox bearings) Air Density & Eddy Current Separators, Feed Hoppers. Basic welding skills and experience in MIG and TIG would be an advantage. The role will be on a Monday to Friday working week initially for training, 8 am to 4.30pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch, they move to a 4 on 4 off shifts 6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am, would require some flexibility, overtime may be required subject to requirements. Training will be given as necessary. Fluency in spoken and written English is...

We are proud to be recruiting for an experienced Welder to work for one of our major Mechanical & Electrical clients to work on a site in Neston. What we offer: * Great Rates of pay * Immediate start * Good hours What we require for the job. * CSCS Card

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician for their Biomass site in Chester on a contract basis for an immediate start. Key skills Act as the Electrical Duty Holder for the site, ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements. Promote and support plant safety initiatives, including participation in Near Miss and Incident Investigations, and implement resulting recommendations. Ensure all Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) assets comply with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards, policies, and procedures. Develop, implement, and test software modules and control systems or equivalent platforms. Lead fault-finding and root cause investigations for EC&I systems to identify and resolve technical issues effectively. Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including procedures, method statements, and technical guidance. Implement,...