The client is looking to hire a Switchgear Engineer with HV/LV experience to work on a very prestigious contract. You will be given an array of progression opportunities geared towards making you a technical expert within their industry.

The successful engineer will have previous experience in a Service Engineer role in Electrical Engineering. You will have excellent electrical fault finding and rectifications skills, good commercial awareness skills to provide top level customer service and technical support.

Duties & Responsibilities of a Switchgear Engineer:

• Composing and issuing of site specific Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Carrying out of maintenance to manufacturers recommendations, current guidelines and BGSS procedures.
• Completion of test sheets on PDA
• Approving of typed reports prior to issuing.
• Creating site specific remedial action lists and sourcing parts as required for inclusion in a quotation.
• Assuming position of responsibility on HV Department projects.
• Carry out diagnostic checks in order to diagnose faults and rectify as necessary.
• Ensure all resources allocated are safely and securely stored while in possession and ensure that returned in a reasonable and appropriate timescale
• Carrying out site visits as and when requested by the Department Manager
• Conduct self in a manner, which maintains and enhances working relationship with customer and were possible, capitalise on any networking opportunities to promote the Company and its services.
• Complete all paperwork such as time sheets and expense claims in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure that issues and risks are escalated to Management to allow adequate investigation and resolution.
• Ensure that all actions are considerate and compliant with the quality standards, health and safety standards and Company standards.
• Observe and demonstrate behaviours in line with the core values of the Company.
• Approach situations with a responsible, tenacious and accountable attitude

Skills and Qualifications for a Switchgear Engineer:

• 18th Edition 2391 Inspection & Testing
• City & Guilds ONC, BTEC ONC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Proven record of relevant employment history
• Strong electrical background
• Working knowledge of High Voltage and Low Voltage electrical distribution networks up to and including 11KV
• Sound technical and testing knowledge of electro/mechanical and electronic protection devices

Package Available for Successful Candidate:

• Pension
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Basic Salary between £34,000 - £38,000
• Mobile Phone / Laptop
• Company Vehicle
• Product Training