Switchgear Installer

United Living Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

United Living Group is seeking a hands-on Switchgear Installer/Engineer to support the installation supervisor on switchgear installations, off-loading, busbar wiring, and testing the switchgear panels.

You will test and inspect the quality of switchgear assemblies, integrate/assemble and modify them, supervise others, and carry out repairs as required. The role requires ensuring quality and compliance with HSE rules and may involve travel.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Strong proven track record in electrical engineering.
• Excellent engineering skills and testing experience.
• Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Pro-active and detail-oriented.
• Good computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the installation supervisor on switchgear installations, off-loading, installing busbars, bus wiring and testing.
• Test and inspect the quality of all switchgear assembly and components.
• Integrate/assemble and modify switchgear assemblies and supervise others.
• Repair switchgear when required.
• Function test switchgear.
• Internal wiring, integration and testing duties when required.
• Ensure quality standards are met and comply with site rules, PPE and H&S regulations.
• Travel/working away from home as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Proactive

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Driving Licence

Job description

• To assist the installation supervisor on switchgear installations, off-loading, installing busbars, bus wiring, and testing the switchgear panels/ system
• Test and inspect the quality of all switchgear assembly and its components.
• Integrate/assemble and modify switchgear assemblies and supervise others doing this activity.
• Repair switchgear when required.
• Function test switchgear.
• Internal wiring, integration and testing duties when required
• Ensure quality standards are met.
• Comply with all site rules, PPE requirements and H&S regulations.

Job Description

• To assist the installation supervisor on switchgear installations, off-loading, installing busbars, bus wiring, and testing the switchgear panels/ system
• Test and inspect the quality of all switchgear assembly and its components.
• Integrate/assemble and modify switchgear assemblies and supervise others doing this activity.
• Repair switchgear when required.
• Function test switchgear.
• Internal wiring, integration and testing duties when required
• Ensure quality standards are met.
• Comply with all site rules, PPE requirements and H&S regulations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

• 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• strong proven track record in electrical engineering
• Excellent Engineering skills and Testing experience.
• Strong Communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Pro‑active & attention to detail essential.
• Good computer skills, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Driving Licence

Desirable Qualifications/Experience

• 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to communicate with Clients at all levels
• Ability to travel at short notice, including long distances
• Team player
• Willing to work overtime when required, including working away from home Monday – Friday
• Awareness of H+S regulations on site

Additional Information

Working away from home is expected around 80% of the year.