Ferrier Pumps
Installation & Testing Electrician
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Description
The Role
Our Contracts Delivery Team is looking for an experienced Installation Electrician to join our growing project team, based at our East Kilbride branch. This is a hands-on role working on the installation, testing and commissioning of wastewater pumping systems for the housing developer market.
The Company
Established in 1981, Ferrier Pumps has grown into a major force in the supply, installation, repair and maintenance of pumps and associated equipment.
With offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, we support a diverse client base across Scotland and the North of England, from the Shetland Isles to the Borders. Our customers span a wide range of sectors including Agriculture, Oil & Gas, Marine, Biogas, Brewing & Distilling, Water & Power, Leisure, and Food Processing.
Ferrier Pumps provides full backup, repair and maintenance coverage for all products and services we supply, ensuring a high standard of service and long-term customer support.
Role Overview
You will be a time-served electrician, self-motivated and a strong communicator, providing electrical installation, testing and commissioning support to our Contracts Delivery Team. The team primarily delivers new wastewater pumping system installations, working in line with current Scottish Water specifications.
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The role involves both workshop-based activities in East Kilbride and on-site installation work, with time split between the two.
Responsibilities
- Electrical fit-out of kiosks, including control panels and associated components
- Installation, glanding, termination and testing of electrical cabling
- Factory testing of equipment prior to delivery to site
- On-site installation of control and field equipment
- Cable testing prior to energisation
- Commissioning and functional testing of installed systems
- Completing surveys and producing reports for the Project Engineer
- Working from schematics, cable schedules and specifications
- Reporting directly to the Electrical Supervisor and Project Engineer / Manager
You will work closely with a small, motivated team of electricians and mechanical fitters, contributing to both new-build and upgrade projects delivered to a high standard.
Requirements
Essential:
- 18th Edition qualification with a good working knowledge of BS 7671
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interpret and follow technical documentation
- Clean driving licence
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Desirable (but Not Essential):
- Electrical HNC
- Inspection & Testing qualification (2391)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the water industry or industrial engineering
- Previous wastewater or water industry experience
- Confident use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Personal Attributes
- Strong team ethic with flexibility to support colleagues when required
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Driven, proactive and reliable
- Comfortable multitasking and prioritising in a fast-paced environment
- Innovative mindset with a willingness to learn and adopt new technologies
- Ability to lead, motivate and contribute to successful project delivery
Benefits
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Overtime opportunities
- Paid travel time outside normal commute to base
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave + 9 local holidays
- Company van and fuel card
- Mobile phone
- Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
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