Electrical Engineer Lead (Cable Jointing)

FINTEC recruit Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer Team Lead to oversee a distribution network in Harlow. This onsite position requires a strong background in electrical systems, team leadership, and jointing experience with cables. The role offers a salary up to £60,000 along with benefits. Apply with your CV to join this dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the field as an overhead linesperson.
• Proficient in jointing and termination of LV and HV cables.
• Permits to work for Competent Person roles if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure safe operations of the distribution network.
• Identify project variations and notify site management.
• Perform daily site risk assessments for safety.

Skills

EUSR SHEA (Power) card

Overhead linesperson experience

Jointing and termination of LV and HV cables

Knowledge of electrical distribution systems

Ability to read electrical diagrams

Electrical Engineering certification

Troubleshooting electrical faults

Education

Electrical Engineering certification (11Kv Jointing, Cable ID)

Job description

FINTEC recruit is supporting hiring for a distribution Electrical Engineer Team Lead (cable jointing) based in Harlow. This is an onsite based role reporting to the Site Manager based in Essex. Salary is up to £60,000 plus benefits.

Responsibilities

• Team lead working with a team of skilled operatives and engineers ensuring safe operations of the distribution network; attend team briefs and toolbox talks
• Identify project variations and notify site management, deliver work in accordance with industry regulations (NERS)
• Undertake daily site risk Assessments ensuring the site delivers safe and high quality works
• Perform LV jointing and terminations of LV and or HV electrical cables for underground distribution systems
• Install, repair and maintain electrical distribution equipment, including switchgear transformers and other electrical assets
• Carry out inspections and tests on electrical equipment and cables to identify & resolve faults

Skills and Experience

• Hold a EUSR SHEA (Power) card
• Proven experience as overhead linesperson, with a minimum of 2 years in the field.
• Proficient in the jointing and termination of LV and or HV cables for underground systems.
• Sound knowledge of electrical distribution systems, equipment, and components.
• Permit to Work (if required) for Competent Person role.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Relevant Electrical Engineering certification (i.e. 11Kv Jointing, Cable ID)
• Hold, or previously held a UKPN authorisation for cable jointing at a particular voltage. (Desirable)
• City and Guilds 2332 or similar (Desirable)
• LV Linking and fusing (Desirable)
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical faults. (Desirable)

Full details of the Electrical Engineer (cable jointing) is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website. INDH