Electrical Site Technician

<h2><strong>Electrical Site Technician (Switchgear / Power Systems)</strong></h2> <p><strong>&pound;33,000 &ndash; &pound;40000 + Overtime + On-Call + Excellent Benefits</strong><br /> <strong>UK Site-Based | Permanent</strong></p> <p>We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist engineering business for an experienced <strong>Electrical Site Technician</strong> to support the maintenance, servicing, and installation of AC and DC switchgear and power systems across customer sites in the UK.</p> <p>This role offers a strong mix of site-based electrical maintenance work and factory-based switchgear assembly when not on site. While prior switchgear experience is not essential, candidates must have a proven background working with &nbsp;control panels, or&nbsp; distribution equipment.</p> <h3><strong>The Role</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p>Electrical maintenance, servicing, testing, and fault-finding on <strong>&nbsp;</strong>switchgear</p> </li> <li> <p>Planned preventative maintenance and reactive site work</p> </li> <li> <p>Interpretation of electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, and general arrangement drawings</p> </li> <li> <p>On-site customer support, reporting, and technical problem solving</p> </li> <li> <p>Factory-based assembly of switchgear and electrical panels when not attending site work</p> </li> <li> <p>Control panel wiring, cabling, and copper busbar forming and fitting</p> </li> <li> <p>Participation in an on-call rota, including weekday daytime call-outs</p> </li> <li> <p>Travel to customer sites across the UK, with occasional overnight stays</p> </li> </ul> <h3><strong>What We&rsquo;re Looking For</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p>Proven experience as an Electrical Site Technician, Electrical Maintenance Technician, or similar</p> </li> <li> <p>Hands-on experience with switchgear, control panels, busbars, or power distribution systems</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics</p> </li> <li> <p>Full UK driving licence</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to pass a <strong>PTS medical</strong> (safety-critical role)</p> </li> <li> <p>Self-motivated, reliable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team</p> </li> </ul> <h3><strong>What&rsquo;s on Offer</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p>Salary: &pound;33,000 &ndash; &pound;40,000</p> </li> <li> <p>Overtime and on-call payments</p> </li> <li> <p>Private pension scheme</p> </li> <li> <p>Private healthcare</p> </li> <li> <p>Sick pay</p> </li> <li> <p>25 days holiday + bank holidays</p> </li> <li> <p>Long-term, secure permanent opportunity within a growing engineering business</p> </li> </ul>