HV Substation Fitter

Powersystems UK Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE up to £80,000

Profit share

Car allowance or company vehicle

Private health insurance

Pension & life assurance

Ongoing training & funded professional

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Powersystems is seeking an HV Substation Fitter for UK-site work with a Glasgow hub. You will install, test and commission high-voltage structures up to 132 kV and mentor apprentices to maintain safety and quality standards.

Experienced in HV switchgear installation and testing; a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel with overnight stays are required. Excellent benefits and strong career development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on HV fitter experience.
• Experience installing, assembling and testing HV switchgear.
• Mentoring or guiding apprentices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble and test HV structures and equipment up to 132kV.
• Conduct inspections, ductor testing and quality checks.
• Lead and mentor less experienced fitters and apprentices.
• Support site activities within safe working practices.
• Represent Powersystems with professionalism and safety focus.

Skills

HV Fitter

HV Switchgear

Oxygen Brazing

Job description

Help Power a Sustainable Future with Powersystems

Now Hiring: HV Substation Fitter – Renewable Energy

Location: UK Site Based with a Glasgow Hub | OTE: Up to £80,000with Profit Share + Bonus + Benefits
Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Site Based with Frequent Overnight Stays Away

Lead the Future of Renewable Energy Projects

At Powersystems, we don’t just build high-voltage infrastructure — we power the UK's transition to clean energy. Join our employee-owned business and be a driving force in delivering utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UK.

What You’ll Do

As an HV SubstationFitter, you’ll:

• Install, assemble and test high-voltage structures, switchgear and associated equipment within outdoor substations up to 132kV
• Carry out inspections, ductor testing and quality checks, accurately recording results and ensuring installations meet drawings, specifications and required standards
• Lead, support and mentor less experienced fitters and apprentices, promoting consistently high standards of safety and workmanship
• Support the wider HV Installation team with site activities, working within your competence and agreed safe working practices
• Represent Powersystems professionally and uphold our core principles: PriorityNo.1 – Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership, and Proactivity

What We’re Looking For - Fitter

• Strong hands on experience working as an HV Fitter
• Proven experience installing, assembling and testing HV switchgear and associated substation equipment
• Demonstrable experience of oxygen and propane brazing and exothermic welding
• A good working knowledge of BS 7671 regulations would be advantageous
• Experience supporting, guiding or mentoring less experienced fitters and apprentices
• A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK

What’s in It for You?

• OTE up to £80,000 with profit share & up to 20% performance based discretionary bonus
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Private health insurance + cashback plan
• Pension & life assurance
• Ongoing training & funded professional development
• Employee Assistance Program for Mental health & wellbeing support

Why Join Powersystems?

We’re an employee-owned, inclusive, and forward-thinking engineering business. We invest in our people, support their wellbeing, and encourage innovation. Your ideas will shape the energy future — and your career will grow with us.

Ready to make an impact?