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