Job Description
ob Title Electrician
Location Scotland
Salary Up to £43,137.50 plus overtime & benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Electrician to lead safe, compliant and cost‑effective engineering delivery, combining hands‑on field supervision with essential project planning responsibilities. Omega Red is a specialist, design, installation, testing and maintenance contractor, within the electrical earthing, lightning protection and height safety market. Operating nationally, the business focuses on providing top quality safety-critical services for the protection of people, buildings and infrastructure.
Omega Red are part of the South Staffordshire Group – a 3,000-strong organisation behind South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, and several leading utility support businesses – offering long-term development and career progression.
The Role:
The Electrician is responsible for the accurate, compliant, timely and cost-effective delivery of Omega's Engineering Departmental activities, in which responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
70/30 split of 70% field delivery supervision and 30% office based working on the back office of project planning.
Installing surge protection devices to low-voltage electrical systems, in line with the relevant UK Standards
Inspection and testing of earthing systems, in line with relevant UK Standards
Completion of relevant reports and certification
Reporting progress on projects, as required, to the relevant manager
Upholding Company Health & Safety standards, with training course provided
What You’ll Need:
The successful candidate will need to have the following skills, experience and qualifications:
18th edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671: 2008 (2015))
Hold a relevant Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ESC) card
Be IT literate and happy to work as part of our team
Confident in supervising and managing multiple commercial contracts
Proficient in domestic, industrial and commercial electrical installations working autonomy (both single and 3 phase)
Excellent customer liaison skills
Effective communication skills - technical and business related, with an ability to build relationships at all levels
Flexible approach to work pattern as the role involves extensive travel, varying start/finish times as operationally required and the ability to lodge away from home is essential
Full and valid UK manual driving licence is essential
Having knowledge of lightning, surge protection and earthing systems would be a distinct advantage (if not, training will be given)
What You’ll Get in Return:
Family-Friendly Leave - Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
Financial & Life Assurance Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
Health & Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
Lifestyle & Perks Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
Professional Development Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
Inclusion & Belonging Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more.
Performance & Recognition Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
Flexibility & Opportunities Overtime available and flexible shifts / hybrid working - £250 overtime per shift (weekend availability)
Location Scotland
Salary Up to £43,137.50 plus overtime & benefits
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Electrician to lead safe, compliant and cost‑effective engineering delivery, combining hands‑on field supervision with essential project planning responsibilities. Omega Red is a specialist, design, installation, testing and maintenance contractor, within the electrical earthing, lightning protection and height safety market. Operating nationally, the business focuses on providing top quality safety-critical services for the protection of people, buildings and infrastructure.
Omega Red are part of the South Staffordshire Group – a 3,000-strong organisation behind South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, and several leading utility support businesses – offering long-term development and career progression.
The Role:
The Electrician is responsible for the accurate, compliant, timely and cost-effective delivery of Omega's Engineering Departmental activities, in which responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
70/30 split of 70% field delivery supervision and 30% office based working on the back office of project planning.
Installing surge protection devices to low-voltage electrical systems, in line with the relevant UK Standards
Inspection and testing of earthing systems, in line with relevant UK Standards
Completion of relevant reports and certification
Reporting progress on projects, as required, to the relevant manager
Upholding Company Health & Safety standards, with training course provided
What You’ll Need:
The successful candidate will need to have the following skills, experience and qualifications:
18th edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671: 2008 (2015))
Hold a relevant Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ESC) card
Be IT literate and happy to work as part of our team
Confident in supervising and managing multiple commercial contracts
Proficient in domestic, industrial and commercial electrical installations working autonomy (both single and 3 phase)
Excellent customer liaison skills
Effective communication skills - technical and business related, with an ability to build relationships at all levels
Flexible approach to work pattern as the role involves extensive travel, varying start/finish times as operationally required and the ability to lodge away from home is essential
Full and valid UK manual driving licence is essential
Having knowledge of lightning, surge protection and earthing systems would be a distinct advantage (if not, training will be given)
What You’ll Get in Return:
Family-Friendly Leave - Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
Financial & Life Assurance Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
Health & Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
Lifestyle & Perks Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
Professional Development Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
Inclusion & Belonging Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more.
Performance & Recognition Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
Flexibility & Opportunities Overtime available and flexible shifts / hybrid working - £250 overtime per shift (weekend availability)
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Electrician position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Scotland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
