Electrical Fitter - HV
Location: Newcastle/ West Yorkshire
Sector: Utilities
Salary: £30 – 41,000 DOE

Holt Engineering is supporting a growing organisation that is expanding its workforce following the award of several large-scale projects and long-term frameworks.

With opportunities across multiple areas of the business, this role offers genuine scope for career progression and development.

The organisation is known for its high-performing workforce, strong commitment to customer service, and delivery of quality projects underpinned by a robust safety culture.

It also places a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility and employee wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of HV switchgear and associated automation equipment across a range of network environments.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out HV inspections and maintenance across DNO, IDNO, and private network switchgear sites
- Install switchgear, transformers, actuators, and RTUs across various network environments
- Undertake FPI replacements
- Complete substation earthing and wiring works

Key Competencies

- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Strong customer service focus
- Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good time management and organisational ability

Essential Qualifications & Experience

- Completed apprenticeship or equivalent training in Electrical Fitting on HV distribution networks
- City & Guilds in Electrical Principles or a relevant electrical qualification

- DNO/IDNO-related authorisations, including:

- Access and supervision in Level 3 security environments
- HV electrical authorisations for construction, installation and/or maintenance works

- Proven experience carrying out HV Electrical Fitting works on DNO, IDNO or private distribution networks

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

- Experience working within higher security environments
- Additional HV authorisations for construction, installation, and maintenance
- Experience working on EHV networks, including installation, construction, and maintenance activities

Package & Benefits

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Company transport provision
- Structured career development and progression opportunities
- Support to gain further professional qualifications
- 24/7 access to virtual GP, mental health support and counselling
- Eye care vouchers with contribution towards glasses
- Contractual sick pay
- Long service recognition
- Paid volunteering opportunities