Field Technician

Vallum Associates; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering company in the UK seeks a Lead Field Technician for a full-time permanent role. The successful candidate will lead a team conducting high-voltage earthing system inspections and testing at various sites across the UK. Applicants should have experience with HV systems and strong practical skills, with travel required at various locations. Essential qualifications include an electrical background and a full UK driving license, alongside a readiness to write technical reports and support planning activities.

Benefits

Travel and accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Experience with HV substation earthing systems.
• Strong practical skills and willingness to travel regularly.
• Electrical background or qualifications beneficial.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting earthing system inspections and electrical testing.
• Carrying out fall-of-potential and soil resistivity measurements.
• Writing detailed technical reports.
• Managing planning activities.

Skills

Experience with HV substation earthing systems

Practical skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical background or qualifications

Job description

Job description

Lead Field Technician – HV Earthing & Testing

UK-wide | Travel required | Full-time | Permanent

We’re working with a specialist engineering company to find aLead Field Technicianto support condition assessments onhigh-voltage earthing systemsacross substations and critical infrastructure sites.

In this hands-on role, you’ll lead a small field team carrying out electrical tests, visual inspections, and soil resistivity surveys, with responsibilities split betweenUK-wide site work and remote/office-based reporting.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting earthing system inspections and electrical testing

• Carrying out fall-of-potential and soil resistivity measurements

• Working on-site Monday to Friday with travel & accommodation provided

• Writing detailed technical reports and supporting planning activities

What You’ll Need

• Experience with HV substation earthing systems

• Strong practical skills and willingness to travel regularly

• Electrical background or qualifications beneficial

• Full UK driving license
  

Apply now to be part of a team delivering high-quality field services across the UK power sector.