Test & Installation Engineer in Chester, North West

B&S Group Ltd is proud to be representing their client in their search for an LV Switchgear Test & Installation Engineer to work at their facility in Chester with nationwide travel as required.

For the successful LV Switchgear Test & Installation Engineer, our client is offering:

• £31,500 per annum basic salary
• OTE approx. £45,000 per annum (depending on site work)
• Days : 8am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
• Overtime opportunities & enhanced site rates
  • Workshop rates: M to F - £20.15 per hour | Sat & Sun - £23.25 per hour
  • Travel rate M to F (outside factory hours): £20.15 per hour 
  • Travel rate Sat & Sun: £23.25 per hour
  • On-site rate (during factory hours): £20.15 per hour
  • On-site rate (outside factory hours): £23.25 per hour
• Company vehicle for site work and travel expenses covered
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging projects in both traditional and renewable energy sectors

The role - LV Switchgear Test & Installation Engineer:

• Perform comprehensive electrical testing on LV switchboards, including insulation resistance (IR) testing, flash testing, functional testing, and verification of wiring against schematics.
• Carry out continuity testing of cabling installed in modular substations.
• Conduct live operations testing of auxiliary systems in modular substations (e.g., lighting, heating, control systems).
• Prepare detailed test reports and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Attend client sites nationwide to install new LV switchboards and modular substations.
• Undertake modifications to existing equipment on site as required.
• Ensure compliance with site-specific requirements, including inductions, permits-to-work, and client procedures.
• Prepare and follow Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for all site work, ensuring they are reviewed and approved prior to starting tasks.
• Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations, using appropriate PPE and safe working practices at all times.
• Liaise with clients and site representatives to coordinate work efficiently and professionally.

What our client is looking for in an LV Switchgear Test & Installation Engineer:

• Valid ECS card ESSENTIAL 
• Full UK driving licence ESSENTIAL 
• Proven experience testing, installing, and modifying LV switchgear/switchboards ESSENTIAL 
• Willingness to travel nationwide (site work is not full-time; majority of work will be workshop-based) ESSENTIAL 
• Recognised qualification in Electrical Installations or Electrical Engineering (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams accurately
• Strong understanding of IR testing, flash testing, continuity testing, and live operations testing
• Experience with functional testing of control circuits
• Experience preparing and working to RAMS
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to electrical site work
• Ability to work safely and effectively in live electrical environments
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience of liaising with clients and contractors on site-based projects

Key skills or similar Job titles:
Switchgear Engineer, Electrical Test Engineer, Installation Engineer, LV Engineer, Electrical Installation Engineer, Test & Installation Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Commutable from:
Chester, Wrexham, Runcorn, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Liverpool, Manchester, North Wales, Wirral

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