Switchgear Installer

United Living; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

United Living in Rochdale is seeking an Electrical Engineer to assist with switchgear installations and quality inspections. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a strong background in electrical engineering skills and testing.

The position involves hands-on work including testing switchgear components and supervising assembly activities. Applicants should have strong communication skills, a driving license, and be prepared for regular travel and working away from home.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Strong proven track record in electrical engineering.
• Excellent engineering skills and testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the installation supervisor on switchgear installations.
• Test and inspect the quality of all switchgear assembly.
• Integrate/assemble and modify switchgear assemblies.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Testing

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

United Infrastructure is a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects.

Simkiss Group, now part of United Infrastructure, is a leading engineering solutions provider operating across the energy, utilities and infrastructure sectors. With over 25 years of experience and headquartered in Rochdale, Simkiss specialises in the design and build of control systems, control panels and switchgear, delivering installation, testing, commissioning and ongoing maintenance services predominantly within the utilities sector.

Following its recent acquisition by United Infrastructure, Simkiss is entering an exciting new phase of growth, strengthening its technical capabilities and expanding its ability to deliver increasingly complex, end-to-end solutions across critical national infrastructure projects.

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.
• Driving Licence

Desirable Qualifications/Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• 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.