High Voltage Technician (Installation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing infrastructure solutions company seeks a High Voltage Technician to install and commission HV equipment across the UK. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, including training and progression opportunities. Candidates should have at least 5 years of HV installation experience (11kV-400kV) and be willing to travel nationwide. The position is field-based and aims to support major UK infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Company car

Increased holiday allowance

Training and development

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in high voltage installation.
• Experience working with transformers and switchgear.
• Ability to travel nationwide with expensed accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission HV transformers and switchgear.
• Support FAT, SAT, and site energisation.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

HV installation experience (11kV-400kV)

Ability to work safely

Cable terminations and connections

Job description

Overview

High Voltage Technician (Installation)

£50,000 - £55,000 + Training + Progression + Benefits + Company Car + Fuel Card + Increased Holiday Allowance

Home (Field Based)

Are you a High Voltage Installation Technician with experience in transformers, switchgear and HV cable terminations, looking to join a growing company where you'll work on major UK infrastructure projects?

Do you want the opportunity to develop your skills further, gain exposure to large-scale 11kV-400kV installations, and progress your career with a supportive, safety-focused team?

This company is a specialist in high-voltage infrastructure solutions, delivering installation and commissioning projects nationwide. With ambitious growth plans, they are now looking for a HV Installation Technician to strengthen their delivery team.

In this role you will install and commission HV transformers, AIS/GIS switchgear, substation components, and auxiliary systems. You will carry out HV terminations and connections, support FAT/SAT and energisation, and work alongside engineers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification.

This role would suit a HV Installation Technician with at least 5 years' experience working from 11kV up to 400kV, who is looking for long-term development, training, and the chance to work on some of the UK's most exciting HV projects.

The Role

• Install and commission HV transformers, switchgear (AIS/GIS) and substation equipment
• Carry out HV cable terminations, busbar connections and auxiliary wiring
• Support FAT, SAT and site energisation
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, standards and client requirements
• Travel to sites across the UK (company HQ in Norwich)

The Person

• Experience in HV installation (11kV-400kV)
• Ability to travel nationwide with expensed accommodation included

Reference Number: BBBH 22026a

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Keywords: Installation, Technician, High Voltage, Commission, Transformers, Field Based, Switchgear, Company Car

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.

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