Switchgear Site Technician
South of uk
£33,000 - £35,000 per annum + Overtime

Urgent requirement for experienced Switchgear Technician to work on site installing, repairing and maintaining electrical Switchgear for our customers, you will join an existing electrical engineering team and be required to be out on site but also support in the workshop as and when required. This hands-on role involves performing switchgear maintenance and, when required, assisting with switchgear assembly either in the factory or on-site alongside AC switchgear technicians.

Key Responsibilities

Site Work
* Perform on-site servicing, preventative maintenance, repairs, and testing of DC and AC switchgear.
* Identify and help resolve potential risks associated with site work projects.
* Prepare detailed written service reports and technical recommendations.

Manufacturing and Assembly
* Interpret wiring schematics and general arrangement drawings.
* Lay out, assemble, and wire electrical panels.
* Conduct preparation of metalwork, cabling, control wiring, and copper busbar work

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in switchgear or electrical assembly.
  • Previous experience in a similar electrical or engineering role.
  • Strong ability to interpret wiring schematics and engineering drawings.
  • Full, clean UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

  • Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 (DOE)
  • Overtime opportunities available
  • Full training and safety certification sponsorship
  • Career progression within a growing electrical engineering team
  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Free on-site parking

  • If you have the skills and experience outlined above and would like to be considered for this position, please contact Aadhya Kapoor on 01784919773 or send your CV to Aadhya.Kapoor@proactiveglobal.com.
    Alternatively, apply directly to this advert!
  • Proactive offers a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you refer someone suited to this role and they are placed by Proactive, you could receive £250. T&Cs apply.


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£33,000.00 - £35,000.00
Per annum
GBP33000 - GBP35000 per annum + NEGOTIABLE

East Sussex

Permanent

Added 11/02/2026
Reference: ST1107_1770813071

Switchgear Site Technician

East Sussex
Permanent

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