Company: Hunter Savage
Location: Cookstown
Posted: April 30th, 2026
Job Title: Site Electrical Lead
Due to continued growth and expansion, we are hiring for our client, a well-established electrical engineering and automation business based in Co. Tyrone, for an Site Electrical Lead. This job offers the opportunity to work with a specialist team delivering high-quality electrical control panel design, manufacture, installation and commissioning services across a range of industrial projects. The successful Site Electrical Lead will join a business that is entering an exciting growth phase, with increasing demand for its expertise in control systems and industrial automation. This role will suit an experienced Industrial / Installation Electrician who enjoys site-based work, problem-solving and being part of a close-knit, forward-thinking engineering team.
£Competitive Hourly rate (DOE)
Growing Co. Tyrone-based automation specialist
Varied industrial projects - installation & commissioning
As the Site Electrical Lead, you will:
Carry out electrical installation works on industrial sites
Wire and connect electrical control panels and associated equipment
Read and interpret electrical schematics and layout drawings
Assist with testing, fault-finding and commissioning of control systems
Ensure all work is completed to current electrical standards and health & safety regulations
Work collaboratively with engineers and panel builders to deliver projects on time
This Site Electrical Lead role will involve a mix of workshop and on-site work, primarily across NI and ROI.
To be successful in this Site Electrical Lead job, you will have:
Time-served Electrician / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
Experience in industrial electrical installations
Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
Experience with control panels or automation systems (highly desirable)
Strong fault-finding skills
A proactive and dependable approach to work
Full driving licence
This role would particularly suit an Industrial Electrician who is keen to develop further within controls and automation.
Competitive hourly rate (DOE)
Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious engineering business
Strong pipeline of secured projects
Supportive, team-focused culture
Long-term career development potential as the company continues to scale
For further information and to apply for this Site Electrical Lead job, please contact Dominic Heron.
Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across Engineering & Operations, Accountancy & Finance, HR, Legal, Financial Services, Built Environment and Science & Pharma across NI & ROI. With offices in Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh and Manchester, we are committed to building long-term partnerships with both employers and professionals.
We provide expert, confidential career advice and access to opportunities offering genuine growth potential within your sector.
Salary details are provided as a guide and are negotiable depending on experience and expertise.
We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.
Skills:
lead electrician site electrician lead industrial electrician senior industrial electrician electrical engineer
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