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Lead Electrician

ATA Recruitment
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15, England

Salary

£44,026 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Lead Electrician position is based in Kettering, requiring site-based work from Monday to Friday with potential weekend hours, on a 6-month contract.
  • The role offers a pay rate of up to £25.00 per hour through a limited company arrangement, which is outside IR35 regulations.
  • Candidates should have experience in manufacturing or engineering, preferably with experience supervising a team of electricians and quoting for engineering jobs.
  • An 18th Edition qualification or level 3 equivalent certification is required, along with the ability to work from schematic diagrams and proficiency with computers.
  • The company is looking for individuals who have experience in the food production industry and are interested in a challenging and rewarding position.

Lead Electrician (multiple needs)

Based in Kettering

Site based work Monday to Friday

40-50 hours per week (possibility of weekend work) – 6 Month Contract

Rate: Up to £25.00p/h – Ltd Company (Outside IR35)

Quoting for refurbishments / Oversee team of electricians / Work from schematic diagrams

This well-established engineering services company have recently won several exciting projects for the assembly, installation and commissioning of a variety of equipment. As a result, this company are looking for several contract Lead Electricians for a minimum 6-month rolling contract, with the opportunity for that to be extended. You will be involved in the electrical installation of equipment predominantly conveyor systems for the food & beverage industries. If you think this opportunity is for you, then please call Fred O'Reilly on or email your CV to

As a Lead Electrician, you will need to carry out the following duties:

  • Quoting and leading control panel modifications and machine wiring
  • Work from schematic diagrams
  • Overseeing installation of equipment
  • Supervise a small team of electricians
  • May be required to carry out control panel modifications and machine wiring

The successful Lead Electrician will have the following attributes:

  • Experience working withing manufacturing or engineering
  • Has overseen a team of electricians (preferable)
  • Experience quoting engineering or manufacturing jobs
  • 18th Edition qualification or level 3 equivalent (UK certifications)
  • Ideally experienced working within food production industry
  • Able to follow schematic drawings
  • Proficient working with computers

The benefits of this position:

  • Outsider IR35 – Limited co. contractors
  • Day shifts working Monday to Friday
  • Possible additional hours on weekdays and weekends

I am looking to speak to talented Lead Electricians who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Fred O'Reilly or email your CV to Trainee Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment.

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and General Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website -

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