Electrician

Kier Group plc; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Electrician to join their Digital Solutions team in Northern Ireland. This mobile role involves repairing and maintaining telecommunication infrastructure, performing electrical tests, and supporting upcoming talent. Candidates should hold specific diplomas and have prior electrical experience. The role offers travel with a company van and benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

Smartphone and tablet

Access to personal development programs

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Electrical work.
• Must have gained qualifications through an apprenticeship with practical experience.
• Full driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Support in repairing and maintaining the telecommunication infrastructure.
• Perform Electrical Test and Inspection works and undertake fault diagnosis.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance on the infrastructure.

Skills

Electrical experience

Testing and Inspection

Drivers Licence

Education

Level 2 AND 3 Diploma

18th Edition and 2391 Test and Inspection

Tools

Standard testing equipment (BS7671)

Job description

We're looking for an Electrician to join our Digital Solutions team based in Northern Ireland.

Location: Northern Ireland - this is a mobile role with travel involved (company van and fuel card included)

Contract: Permanent

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Electrician, you'll be working within the IMT/Ericsson Contract within the Digital Solutions team, supporting them in repairing and maintaining the telecommunication infrastructure.

Your day to day will include:

• Performing Electrical Test and Inspection works and undertaking fault diagnosis
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance on the infrastructure as part of our reactive and follow up programs
• Carry out surveys and participate in joint site meetings
• Contribute towards coaching and mentoring programs to support and develop our emerging talent
• Participate in our emergency standby rota

What will we offer you?

• Smartphone and tablet
• Standard testing equipment (BS7671)
• Access to personal development programs

What are we looking for?

This role of Electrician is great for you if:

• Have previous Electrical experience
• Level 2 AND 3 Diploma, 18th Edition and 2391 Test and Inspection. This must have been gained through an apprenticeship with practical experience
• Full Drivers Licence

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

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• Location: Belfast
• Vacancy ID: 8971
• Background check: DBS - Basic
• Flexible Working: Yes

Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.