Astute are partnered with Capula, part of the EDF Group, a long-established and highly reputable system integration specialist operating across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing sectors. Due to continued growth, Capula are looking for a Site Technician to join their Energy team, based from Stone with regular UK site travel.
This is a hands-on site role focused on installation, wiring, and testing of protection and control systems across transmission, distribution, and power generation projects.
As a Site Technician, you will ensure systems are installed, tested, and ready for commissioning to a high standard, working closely with site and engineering teams.
Responsibilities and duties of the Site Technician role
As the Site Technician, you will be:
Wiring and assembling protection and control systems on site
Installing and terminating cables (multicore, paired, copper, fibre)
Building cubicles, frameworks, and cable management systems
Supporting build and test of hardware rigs
Working with Site Managers to prepare materials and deliverables
Completing electrical testing including:
Insulation resistance
Earth bond continuity
Point-to-point wiring checks
HV withstand and safety checks
Carrying out quality checks and updating ITP documentation
Logging and resolving site issues with engineering teams
Supporting commissioning readiness and handover
Working safely on test rigs and completing isolations
Travelling and staying away at UK customer sites when required
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
1+ year site wiring or installation experience
EC&I / electrical installation experience (substations or protection systems preferred)
Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring schedules
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel and stay awayDesirable:
Apprenticeship trained
Mechanical assembly experience
National Grid site experience
SSSTS, 18th Edition, PASMA or similar tickets
LOTO / Arc Flash / Confined Space awareness
Personal Skills
The Site Technician role would suit someone who is:
Hands-on and detail focused
Safety conscious and reliable
Able to work independently and in a team
Good communicator on site
Organised and methodical
Flexible with travel and working away
Salary and benefits of the Site Technician role
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
28 days holiday + bank holidays
Flexible working arrangements
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Private healthcare
Lifestyle screening
Salary sacrifice schemes
Mental health assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme
Support toward professional registration (IEng / CEng) and paid membership fees
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