Facilities Electrician

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK’s sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

A vacancy has arisen for a highly skilled and qualified Facilities Electrician to join the Facilities team at PD Ports.

Location: Tees Dock Engineering Department

Working Arrangements: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

The ideal candidate will specialize in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment within the Port environments. The role demands expertise in high-voltage (HV) switching and maintenance, hazardous area compliance (CompEx/ATEX), and adherence to the latest industry standards, including the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

The five main things our Facilities Electrician will be working on are:

• Electrical Maintenance and repair for port assets/buildings
• Installation of new Electrical infrastructures
• compEx/ATEX Warehouses and Gates and Automated systems
• 240/415v motor and PLC drive systems
• High Voltage networks

We are seeking someone who:

• Fully time served Electrician with 8 years plus experience.
• CompEx/ATEX Certification
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Certification (BS 7671:2018)
• Inspection and Testing Certificate (e.g., City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent)
• EV Installation Certificate C&G 2921-34
• HV Switching Qualification
• Electrical design, City & Guilds 2396

Benefits:

We offer 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance, a generous sick pay scheme and a cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply in writing, outlining relevant skills & experience, to hr.recruitment@pdports.co.uk and use job reference FENW25.

Closing Date:

Thursday 22^nd May 2025