Fixed Electrical Tester - 2391 Electrician

About this role

Fixed Electrical Tester - 2391 Electrician

📍 Sussex

Join a Leading MEICA Infrastructure Business Delivering Essential Services Across Kent.

Across the UK infrastructure sector, the focus is no longer just on maintaining essential assets — it’s about upgrading, improving and future-proofing them for generations to come.

Our client is a leading MEICA infrastructure organisation delivering critical engineering and maintenance solutions across the water and utilities sectors. With extensive expertise in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (MEICA), they support clients in protecting water supplies, improving environmental performance and maximising asset reliability and lifespan, while ensuring full compliance with industry and environmental standards.

Joining this business means becoming part of a safety-first, people-focused environment where collaboration, respect and development are genuinely valued. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, develop and thrive within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

This opportunity sits within the MEICA and Capital Maintenance division, where specialist teams deliver complete end-to-end solutions including installation, upgrades, maintenance and ongoing operational support across critical infrastructure projects.

The Role

As an Electrical Tester, you’ll be responsible for carrying out electrical installation, testing, inspection and maintenance activities across commercial and industrial environments within the water and infrastructure sector.

Key responsibilities will include:

Interpreting and working from electrical drawings, schematics and schedules
Carrying out testing and inspection of electrical systems to ensure safety and compliance
Diagnosing electrical faults and identifying root causes
Installing, assembling and maintaining electrical equipment and systems
Completing planned preventative and reactive maintenance works
Producing accurate digital certification and technical reports
Ordering and collecting materials and components required for works
Responding efficiently to breakdowns and fault-finding activities
What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have:

Proven experience within electrical testing, maintenance and installation
NVQ Level 3 or a time-served electrical apprenticeship (or equivalent)
City & Guilds 2391 / 2394 & 2395 Testing and Inspection qualifications (or equivalent)
Experience working on commercial or industrial LV electrical systems
Strong understanding of health & safety regulations and safe systems of work
Experience completing electrical certification and reports digitally
A proactive approach with strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
What’s in It for You?

This is a business that invests heavily in its people, offering long-term career development, recognised training programmes and opportunities to progress within a growing infrastructure organisation.

Benefits include:

Company van and fuel card for business use
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
24/7 Online GP service
Employee assistance programme
Retail discounts and employee rewards portal
Cycle to work and salary finance schemes
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Reward & recognition schemes
Recommend a friend bonus scheme
Why Join?

You’ll be joining a company committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and high-performing culture where people are encouraged to thrive. They value teamwork, innovation and ambition, and are passionate about developing careers within the essential infrastructure sector.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact while working on critical infrastructure projects, this could be the perfect next step.

Requirements

• 18th Edition
• NVQ Level 3
• 2391 Inspection & Testing

Benefits

• Company Van
• Health Care
• Pension