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Posted 28 May 2026
Switchgear Engineer
Inspired Recruitment
📍 Manchester, GB
EngineeringFull-timeUrgent
Job description
We are looking for a skilled Switchgear Installer to join busy engineering team.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
This role is site-based, and you would be expected to travel nationwide, work as a part of expert team, focus on installation/fitting and supporting various projects across the UK .
Duties: Installation to carry physical installation of switchgear and associated equipment.
To understand of electrical transmission and distribution systems.
Be able to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Testing to lead commissioning activities, including mandatory routine and type tests.
Maintenance
- to lead preventative maintenance schedules and complex fault diagnosis/repairs.
Skills: Experience working on switchgear/fitting/wiring.
Expertise in installing and commissioning switchgear.
Happy to work away (field
- based role). xwzovoh
Good communication skills Full UK driving Licence.
Qualifications NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering/Wiring or equivalent Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent Whats on Offer: Companies Van share Mon-Thur, 8am
- 4:30pm Friday
- early finish Travel time & accommodation expenses covered Opportunity to progress to supervisory role Training and support Companies pension benefits Immediate start If youre interested, please call Giedre on or send your CV.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
This role is site-based, and you would be expected to travel nationwide, work as a part of expert team, focus on installation/fitting and supporting various projects across the UK .
Duties: Installation to carry physical installation of switchgear and associated equipment.
To understand of electrical transmission and distribution systems.
Be able to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Testing to lead commissioning activities, including mandatory routine and type tests.
Maintenance
- to lead preventative maintenance schedules and complex fault diagnosis/repairs.
Skills: Experience working on switchgear/fitting/wiring.
Expertise in installing and commissioning switchgear.
Happy to work away (field
- based role). xwzovoh
Good communication skills Full UK driving Licence.
Qualifications NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering/Wiring or equivalent Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent Whats on Offer: Companies Van share Mon-Thur, 8am
- 4:30pm Friday
- early finish Travel time & accommodation expenses covered Opportunity to progress to supervisory role Training and support Companies pension benefits Immediate start If youre interested, please call Giedre on or send your CV.
Benefits
Pension