Electrical Fitter – HV

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