Installation Technician (High Voltage)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Reading; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in the UK is seeking a High Voltage Installation Technician to work on major UK infrastructure projects. This field-based role involves installing and commissioning HV transformers and switchgear, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and traveling across the UK. Candidates should have experience in HV installations and a commitment to safety. The position offers a competitive salary, training, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Training

Progression opportunities

Company car

Fuel card

Increased holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in transformers, switchgear, and HV cable terminations.
• Ability to comply with safety procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission HV transformers and switchgear equipment.
• Carry out HV cable terminations and connections.
• Support FAT, SAT and site energisation.

Skills

HV installation experience (11kV-400kV)

Ability to travel nationwide

Job description

Installation Technician (High Voltage)

£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 an 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.

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.