About the role
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 is 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
* 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
Qualifications
* 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 away
* Desirable: apprenticeship trained
* Mechanical assembly experience
* National Grid site experience
* SSSTS, 18th Edition, PASMA or similar tickets
* LOTO / Arc Flash / Confined Space awareness
Personal Skills
* 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
* 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
EEO Statement
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the governments Disability Confident Employer initiative.
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