Job Description:

Fixed Electrical Tester - 2391 Electrician

📍 Sussex

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

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.