Agency: Search Consultancy
Location: County Durham
Search Consultancy is looking for experienced Earthing Operatives / M&E Technicians proficient in copper earthing and silver/hard brazing for an industrial site in durham. We are partnering with an established regional M&E sub-contractor requiring skilled operatives for specialist earthing grid installation and busbar work.
If you have proven hands-on experience in thermal/silver brazing and copper earthing systems, hold a valid CSCS card, and are looking for immediate work in durham we want to hear from you.
The Role
Copper Earthing Installation: Installing copper tape, earthing rods, busbars, and subterranean earthing grids across industrial site layouts.
Brazing & Jointing: Carrying out high-quality silver brazing, oxy-acetylene torch work, and CADWELD / exothermic welding connections for permanent copper-to-copper and copper-to-steel joints.
Testing & Inspection: Assisting with earth resistance testing, continuity checks, and verifying installation integrity against engineering drawings.
Site Safety: Adhering strictly to hot works permits, site risk assessments, and health and safety compliance protocols.
Requirements
CSCS Card: Valid CSCS Card (M&E, Electrical, or Skilled Worker preferred).
Hot Works / Brazing Certification: Proven track record in copper brazing and earthing (formal brazing/welding ticket or time-served M&E background).
Experience: Previous experience on industrial sites, substations, or heavy commercial developments.
Tools & Kit: Full personal kit and standard 5-point PPE (including flame-retardant gear/safety glasses where required).
Right to Work: Must have a valid right to work in the UK.
Why Work With Search?
Competitive CIS Rates: High-earning potential with weekly CIS payments.
Weekly Pay: Reliable, on-time payments hitting your account every Friday via CIS.
Teesside Pipeline: Strong local relationships with industrial and M&E contractors across the north east
Dedicated Support: Direct contact with our experienced regional trades & labour recruitment desk.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Salary description
£24.00 - £25.00 per hour