Electrical Site Technician

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