Job Description

Important Notice: Right to Work in the UK

Please note that candidates must have the right to work in the UK without requiring future visa sponsorship. Unfortunately, our company does not provide visa support.

Senior Commercial Electrician

At Clayton Glass, we do things differently. We put people first, value honesty and loyalty, and strive for excellence in everything we do. Now we're looking for a skilled electrician who wants to lead, improve, and make a real impact.

The Role

As our

Senior Commercial Electrician

, you'll be the site's designated expert for electrical safety and compliance, taking full ownership of every aspect of electrical work. You'll set the benchmark for excellence -- ensuring all installations meet BS 7671 standards, overseeing inspections, approving remedial actions, and managing contractors to deliver safe, high-quality results. Your leadership will drive efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll:

Own electrical safety and compliance

under Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and BS 7671.

Deliver and verify remedial works

from Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).

Design and install new circuits and systems

, including three-phase supplies, control panels, and motor installations.

Upgrade and maintain existing infrastructure

to improve reliability and performance.

Supervise contractors

, review RAMS, and enforce safe working practices.

Diagnose faults and implement long-term solutions

, using technical drawings and your expertise. Apply knowledge of

PUWER

,

LOTO

, and factory maintenance standards to keep operations safe and efficient.
This is your

opportunity to lead meaningful improvements

, not just maintain systems -- and to make a

lasting impact

within a

well-established

,

multi-site industry leader

.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Qualifications

Electrical Apprenticeship

- Completed a time-served apprenticeship (City & Guilds or equivalent).

NVQ Level 3

- Electrical Installation or Maintenance.

18th Edition

- BS 7671:2018 (Amendment 2) - current wiring regulations.

Inspection & Testing

- City & Guilds 2391-52 qualification.

Certifications

ECS / JIB Gold Card

- Approved or Technician grade.

Driving Licence

- Full UK licence.

Experience

7-10 years in commercial or industrial electrical environments.

Proven track record of delivering high-quality work.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

Qualifications

City & Guilds 2396

- Design & Verification [merely a bonus if you have]

Employee Benefits:

Discounted Clayton Glass purchases Discretionary quarterly company bonus 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday Company pension scheme Referral programme Free on-site parking Health & Wellbeing programme Bereavement leave

Additional Information:

Location:

Clayton Glass, Harelaw Industrial Estate,
North Road, Stanley, Durham, DH9 8UX

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week

o

Monday - Friday:

08:00 am - 16:00 pm

Salary:

55,000 - 60,000 per annum[dependent on experience]

Positions Available: 1 opportunity.

If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contributions and offers opportunities to grow, apply now to join Clayton Glass,

where the

difference is clear

!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 55,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Application question(s):

If you're invited to interview, we'll ask for evidence of your qualifications, so please make sure you can easily access them to scan and send. Just to confirm, our manufacturing site is about 8 miles outside the city centre, at Harelaw Industrial Estate, Unit 8, County Durham, DH9 8UX
Experience:

commercial or industrial electrical: 7 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Design & Verification: City & Guilds 2396 qualification (preferred) ECS Gold Card (preferred) 18th Edition Wiring Regs - BS 7671:2018 (A2) (preferred) Inspection & Testing: City & Guilds 2391-52 qualification (preferred) NVQ Level 3: In Electrical Installation or Maintenance (preferred) Time-Served Electrical Apprenticeship - Fully Qualified (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person