Electrician

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

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reference
Job reference 1270992
location
Location Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Construction
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published March 25, 2026

Electrician

Duration: 3 month contract
Location: Aberdeen Altens
 

Position Overview

This position supports the Operations Team Lead in achieving the highest standards for plant and equipment serviceability and certification in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment. The role is essential for ensuring the timely maintenance, examination, and repair of a broad variety of electrical plant and equipment utilized within the company's asset lifecycle and next generation project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work independently and collaboratively to carry out examination, repair, maintenance, testing, and certification of electrical plant and equipment.
  • Complete verification and assurance maintenance routines, maintaining quality records as required.
  • Identify and report any faults or repair costs found in electrical equipment returned from clients, ensuring all work is performed to the appropriate standard.
  • Understand the root causes of failures and initiate action to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Maintain adequate stocks of equipment and materials as required for operational continuity.
  • Conduct inspections and minor repairs on returned equipment, supporting quality and safety standards.
  • Occasionally carry out repairs and testing on client-owned equipment according to procedure.
  • Foster a working environment focused on respect for health, safety, environmental responsibilities, and high-level service provision.
  • Commit to the company’s Competence Assurance System and undertake relevant training and assessments as required.
  • Adhere to housekeeping and cleanliness standards within the work environment and provide support to wider depot operations when requested.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Recognised electrical apprenticeship.
  • Demonstrated experience in electrical maintenance and repair.
  • Desirable: Compex certification, Validate Calibration (Welding), IEE Current Edition, experience with tooling and plant, and proficiency in PC software such as Word and Excel.

Key Competencies

  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demanding service deliverable timelines in a dynamic environment.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills in support of operational and customer service excellence.

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure, and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled. If you would like to be considered for this role and would like further details, please apply now!

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