Electrician - ES
RSK GroupWGM Engineering Ltd, part of the RSK Group, has an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join our Engineered Solutions team. This permanent role is based on client sites throughout the central belt of Scotland, supporting planned and reactive works.
About WGM Engineering
WGM Engineering delivers fully integrated Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering services under one roof—offering clients a complete turnkey solution. Since 1986, we’ve supported major infrastructure projects across the UK, building a market‑leading reputation for technical expertise, responsible performance, and long‑term client partnerships.
With strategically located service centres and a strong commitment to sustainability, safety and innovation, we are a trusted engineering partner across multiple sectors.
About the Role
As an Electrician within our Engineered Solutions (Site Services) team, you’ll deliver planned and reactive site work, including safe isolation, installation, removal, commissioning and testing of rotating equipment and other three‑phase electrical apparatus. You’ll coordinate small, mixed‑trade teams on site and work closely with our office team and electrical supervision to ensure safe, high‑quality delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing design‑and‑build partner recognised across the Scottish and English water industry for outstanding quality, client service, and a total commitment to health, safety and wellbeing. You’ll also contribute to improving scheduling capability and performance, supporting a “One Team” approach across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely isolate, remove, install and maintain rotating equipment and other three‑phase equipment.
- Commission and test installed equipment, completing test sheets using Napit software.
- Coordinate electrical and mixed trades on site, ensuring safe working and effective job delivery.
- Diagnose faults and provide job reports and condition findings, identifying the correct method of repair.
- Identify opportunities for follow‑on work based on current scopes and site condition.
- Coordinate site activities through close cooperation with the office team and Electrical Supervisor.
- Scope electrical tasks across a wide range of applications and equipment types.
- Troubleshoot low and medium voltage equipment to a high standard.
- Apply working knowledge of VSD drives and commission a range of electrical apparatus.
- Write technical reports and compile job documentation, supporting RAMS and the planning process with detailed technical information on tooling and materials.
- Support the work delivery programme by applying best practice and continuous improvement.
Person Specification
- Time‑served Electrician or equivalent experience within industrial/site services environments.
- Proven ability to safely isolate and work on three‑phase equipment and rotating plant.
- Strong fault‑finding and troubleshooting skills across low and medium voltage equipment.
- Working knowledge of VSD drives and experience commissioning electrical apparatus.
- Confident coordinating small teams and mixed trades on site, working to deadlines and quality standards.
- Able to produce clear technical reports and job documentation, including RAMS and test records.
- Strong safety mindset and commitment to a “One Team” approach.
Benefits
We offer a competitive package, including:
- 32 days’ holiday, rising to 36 with length of service
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Salary sacrifice benefits (EV scheme, cycle to work, annual leave purchase)
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Company sick pay (after qualifying period)
- Employee discount programme
- Van & fuel card
- Early finish every Friday
WGM is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a proud member of “Living Wage Scotland”, recognising the importance of fair pay.
WGM will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies outside of our approved PSL.
About Us
Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.
We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.
WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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