Workshop Electrician - Angus

Ref: 741 Date Posted: Friday 13 Mar 2026

2020 Recruitment are working with our international engineering client who are looking to add a Workshop Electrician to their team in Angus.

This will initially be a 9-month contract with the possibility of an extension, or a permanent contract offered at the end of this period.

To be considered it is essential that you are Compex Registered.

The Role

As Workshop Electrician you will be responsible for the repair and inspection of rig equipment. You will make recommendations to planning team / customers to ensure equipment is returned in good operational condition.

Duties & Responsibilities

As the Workshop Electrician your duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Repair, overhaul, inspect and identify faults on Rig Equipment
  • Report and update relevant documentation including inspection reports, parts lists
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings/schematics to identify and correct faults, redline drawings/schematics
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders including Customers, Colleagues and other entities
  • Escalate key faults or product failures to relevant department and progress through to resolution
  • Promote HSE plans and support the continuous developing of internal policy
  • Promote incident prevention for the benefit of employees and customers
  • Respond to emergency call situations when required
  • Collaborate with management, engineering, quality and HSE personnel to resolve problems with equipment and recommend measures to improve the operation and condition of the equipment
  • Where necessary, liaise closely with other operational teams to ensure continuous improvement of all systems and processes.
  • Travel when required on an ad-hoc basis as and when dictated by business/customer need

Requirements

To be considered for the Workshop Electrician role you must have the following skills and experience:

  • Time-served electrician
  • Compex Registered
  • HNC in a relevant electrical qualification or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of overhaul, fault finding and repair of heavy machinery or in an automation field
  • Working knowledge of AC & DC Power Systems, VFD’s, hydraulics/pneumatics within eg FMCG manufacturing environments
  • Working knowledge within a similar position either on / offshore
  • Understanding of engineering documents and drawings (e.g. be able to read P&IDs, ISO drawings, calculation reports etc. and be able to extract useful information for design)
  • Right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance of site

Pay Rate and Hours

As the Workshop Electrician you will be offered the following pay rate and working hours:

  • £19.52 - £22.60 per hour PAYE
  • Minimum of 9 months contract
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • Various benefits and incentives
  • Overtime and shift allowance

Hours:

7am – 4.15 Monday to Thursday 7am to midday Friday

OT: x1.5 apart from Saturday where it is x2 after 4 hrs and 2x Sunday

Apply

To apply for this position please send a CV to Robert at 2020 Recruitment.