HV/LV Electrical Fitter

Home-Based | UK Site Travel | £40,000–£48,000 + Benefits

K&D Recruitment is working with a leading electrical engineering and power distribution business to recruit experienced HV/LV Electrical Fitters to join its Energy Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for practical, hands-on electrical fitters with experience in electrical infrastructure, distribution networks, construction or substation environments.

The successful candidates will work on a variety of projects involving the installation, replacement, refurbishment and maintenance of HV/LV electrical distribution equipment across customer sites throughout the UK.

The positions are home-based, with regular travel to site. You'll be working alongside an established team of engineers and technical specialists, with opportunities to develop your skills and experience.

The role – key responsibilities

• Install, replace and refurbish HV/LV electrical distribution equipment.
• Carry out installation and replacement of transformers, Ring Main Units (RMUs) and LV switchboards.
• Undertake electrical panel work, including small panel wiring and modifications.
• Carry out AC/DC wiring, earthing and associated electrical installation work.
• Install cable containment, cable trays and supporting infrastructure.
• Undertake electrical and mechanical modifications to existing equipment.
• Assist with testing, inspection, commissioning and fault-finding activities.
• Interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Work safely and in accordance with relevant health and safety procedures.
• Complete job documentation, work reports and relevant testing records.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and customers to ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently.

Skills, experience and qualifications

Essential:

• A recognised electrical engineering qualification, such as City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ/QCF or an equivalent electrical apprenticeship.
• Approximately 2–3 years' relevant electrical installation, fitting or construction experience.
• Practical experience working with electrical equipment, ideally within an electrical infrastructure, distribution or industrial environment.
• Experience of electrical installation work, including wiring, earthing and panel work.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical information.
• Good understanding of electrical safety and safe working practices.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Desirable:

• Experience working on DNO or private electrical distribution network projects.
• Experience installing or replacing transformers, RMUs, LV boards and associated equipment.
• Previous experience with small panel wiring, brazing and earthing.
• Knowledge of electrical protection systems.
• Experience installing cable containment and tray systems.
• Relevant electrical network or private network experience.

Working hours and location

• Home-based position with regular travel to customer sites throughout the UK.
• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am–4:00pm.
• Friday: 7:30am–12:00pm.
• Additional hours may be required depending on project and operational requirements.
• Opportunities for paid overtime, including evenings and weekends.
• Occasional opportunities to support projects overseas.

Travel to site is paid door-to-door.

Salary and benefits

• £40,000–£48,000 basic annual salary, depending on experience.
• Company van.
• Paid door-to-door travel.
• Saturday overtime paid at time and a half.
• Sunday overtime paid at double time.
• 25 days' annual leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company healthcare.
• Company sick pay.
• Life insurance.
• Eyecare benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

The person

We're looking for practical, motivated individuals who take pride in their work and enjoy being part of an engineering team.

You'll need a positive, can-do attitude, good communication skills, a practical approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship.

The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues is essential.

Apply now

If you have a background in electrical fitting, installation or construction and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today through K&D Recruitment.


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