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Date Added: Fri 15/08/2025

High Voltage Electrical Fitter

Nationwide, BB7, UK
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Company: HERNSHEAD RECRUITMENT LTD

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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
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