Role: Compex Electrician
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Business Area: Waste Water Management
Company: Quartzelec
Who we are
Quartzelec is a leading independent, multi-disciplinary electrical engineering service provider, employing over 600 skilled professionals across the UK and internationally. With an annual turnover exceeding £90 million, we deliver industry-leading solutions in electrical contracting and rotating machine services.
Backed by over 100 years of technical excellence, we specialise in the repair, maintenance, and lifecycle support of motors, generators, and associated systems. Our strategic global footprint and deep-rooted engineering expertise make us a trusted partner to clients across a broad range of industrial and commercial sectors.
At Quartzelec, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of autonomy and ownership-empowering our employees to take initiative, lead in their areas of specialism, and make a meaningful impact.
The Opportunity
As part of our ongoing expansion in the wastewater sector, we are seeking a skilled CompEx Electrical Engineer to support the installation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical systems in hazardous areas.
This is a hands-on, field-based role with a focus on ATEX environments and offers the opportunity to contribute to both the modernisation of infrastructure and the growth of our technical spare's solutions.
You'll join a forward-thinking team delivering essential work in safety-critical environments-where innovation, quality, and safety are paramount.
Key Responsibilities
Install and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems in potentially explosive (ATEX) atmospheres
Conduct DSEAR inspections to BS EN 60079-17 standards
Perform fault finding, testing, and commissioning of control and automation systems
Interpret and work from electrical drawings, schematics, and panel layouts
Safely isolate and remove redundant electrical equipment
Ensure compliance with the latest BS7671 Wiring Regulations
Liaise with site management and clients to report progress, raise issues, and deliver solutions
Assist in the development and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Promote and maintain high standards of health & safety and workmanship across all tasks
Your skills and experiences:
Essential Qualifications:
CompEx EX01-04 certification (for work in hazardous areas)
Recognised electrical qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent)
Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installations BS7671:2022 (18th Edition)
Full UK driving licence
Desirable Qualifications
City & Guilds 2391, 2394, or 2395 Inspection & Testing
ECS or CSCS card
Confined Space Entry Training
First Aid Certification
Experience & Skills
Minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial electrical environments
Strong knowledge of hazardous area classifications and relevant regulations
Confident working independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and documentation skills
A methodical, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented approach
Benefits:
As a valued member of our team, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Commercial Van
Contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme
Life insurance (4x your salary)
Enhanced annual leave entitlement, in addition to bank holidays
Company-funded gym subsidy payments
Annual vision allowance
Free 24/7 remote GP service
Employee referral program
Long service recognition award
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Access to EV charging points
Additionally, you'll have access to a wide range of supplementary benefits, including:
Employee Assistance Programme
Extensive professional development through our in-house training academy
Career-enhancing training events
Exclusive employee discounts and various concessions via our corporate perks platform
Why Quartzelec?
At Quartzelec, we take great pride in our commitment to developing the next generation of talent, as demonstrated by our active engagement with over 100 apprentices. In recognition of our efforts, we were honoured to receive the Employer Recognition Award from two of our training providers in 2025. We are dedicated to fostering growth and supporting our apprentices through guidance and mentorship, enabling them to achieve their full potential.
We offer a distinctive working experience within a company that values autonomy, empowering employees with the responsibility and ownership of their areas of expertise. This approach not only allows you to make a meaningful impact but also creates opportunities for significant career advancement.
Closing Date: tbc
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Strictly no agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Gym membership
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid volunteer time
Private medical insurance
Referral programme
Sick pay
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
Bury St. Edmunds IP33: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Do you have CompEx EX01-04 certification (for work in hazardous areas)?
Experience:
Electrical engineering: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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