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High Voltage Electrical Fitter

About the Role:



* As a High Voltage Electrical Fitter, you'll be responsible for the installation, assembly, and maintenance of HV equipment on Substations and Grid-connected sites, typically operating at voltages between LV and 400kV.



* You’ll work on a variety of Projects, including Grid Connections, Battery Energy Storage Schemes, Solar Farm Developments, and Private Industrial HV Networks.



Duties will include:



* Installing Switchgear, Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Isolators, and Electrical M&E Installations.



* Terminating and glanding of HV and LV Cables



* Performing Site Preparation, Earthing, and Bonding works



* Assisting with Testing and Commissioning alongside our SAPs and Commissioning Engineers



* Reading and interpreting Technical Drawings and Wiring Diagrams



* Ensuring all work is completed safely and to relevant standards



Essential Qualifications & Certifications:



* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation / Engineering



* ECS/CSCS/CCNSG/EUSR Card



* 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)



* Manual Handling, First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, and Working at Height (current or willing to obtain)



* MEWP/IPAF or PASMA certification (desirable)



* Confined Spaces Training (desirable)



* Full UK driving licence



Required Experience & Expertise:



* 3+ Years’ experience in HV Electrical Fitting or similar role



* Comfortable working on LIVE Substations and HV Installations (LV to 400kV)



* Able to work with minimal supervision and to strict safety procedures



* Familiar with Cable Jointing, Glanding, Containment Systems, and Control Wiring (advantageous)



* Experience with DNO/IDNO/ICP and / or Private HV Installations



* Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail

High Voltage Electrical Fitter

United Kingdom
Full time

Published on 08/14/2025

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