Electrical Fitter (HV Substations)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Career progression

Private medical insurance

Company car

Fuel card

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Fitter to join a specialist HV substation installation team, delivering projects across the UK with nationwide travel and overnight stays. The role involves installation and wiring of AIS/GIS equipment up to 132kV, testing, commissioning support, and collaboration with engineering teams.

Must hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable with nationwide travel and regular overnight stays; benefits include private medical insurance, a company

Qualifications

• Experience on substations, switchgear, or industrial electrical installations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings/schematics.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Install and wire AIS and GIS substation equipment up to 132kV.
• Install control panels, protection systems, marshalling kiosks, and secondary wiring.
• Carry out cable glanding, termination, containment, and electrical testing.
• Support commissioning and energisation activities with engineering teams.
• Ensure health and safety requirements and project specifications are met.
• Travel to customer sites nationwide with overnight stays.

Job description

Electrical Fitter (HV Substations)

46,000 - 50,000 + Training + Progression + Private Medical Insurance + Company Car + Fuel Card

Nationwide Travel (Fully Remote) + Overnight Stays Required

Are you an Electrical Fitter with experience working on substations, switchgear, or industrial electrical installations, looking to join a growing company delivering major high-voltage infrastructure projects across the UK?

Do you want the opportunity to develop your skills on large-scale AIS and GIS substations up to 132kV while receiving specialist training, career progression, and the chance to work alongside experienced commissioning and installation teams?

This company is a specialist in high-voltage infrastructure, delivering installation, refurbishment, and commissioning projects nationwide. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an Electrical Fitter to strengthen their installation team.

In this role, you will carry out the installation, wiring, testing, and commissioning support of AIS and GIS substation equipment up to 132kV. You will install control panels, protection systems, secondary wiring, marshalling kiosks, and associated electrical equipment, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. The role involves nationwide travel and regular overnight stays, with all accommodation and expenses covered.

This role would suit an Electrical Fitter with experience in substations, switchgear, industrial electrical installations, power generation, or similar environments, who is looking for long-term career development within the high-voltage sector.

The Role:

• Install and wire AIS and GIS substation equipment up to 132kV
• Install control panels, protection systems, marshalling kiosks, and secondary wiring
• Carry out cable glanding, termination, containment, and electrical testing
• Support commissioning and energisation activities alongside engineering teams
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety procedures and project specifications
• Travel to customer sites nationwide with regular overnight stays

The Person:

• Electrical Fitter or Industrial Electrician with experience in substations, switchgear, power generation, or industrial installations
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
• Comfortable travelling nationwide and staying away during the working week
• Full UK Driving Licence

Reference Number: BBBH26526

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.