Astute are partnered with Capula, part of the EDF Group, a long-established and highly reputable system integration specialist operating across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing sectors. Due to continued growth, Capula are looking for a Site Technician to join their Energy team, based from Stone with regular UK site travel.
This is a hands-on site role focused on installation, wiring, and testing of protection and control systems across transmission, distribution, and power generation projects.
As a Site Technician, you will ensure systems are installed, tested, and ready for commissioning to a high standard, working closely with site and engineering teams.
Responsibilities and duties of the Site Technician role
As the Site Technician, you will be:
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Wiring and assembling protection and control systems on site
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Installing and terminating cables (multicore, paired, copper, fibre)
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Building cubicles, frameworks, and cable management systems
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Supporting build and test of hardware rigs
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Working with Site Managers to prepare materials and deliverables
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Completing electrical testing including:
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Insulation resistance
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Earth bond continuity
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Point-to-point wiring checks
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HV withstand and safety checks
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Carrying out quality checks and updating ITP documentation
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Logging and resolving site issues with engineering teams
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Supporting commissioning readiness and handover
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Working safely on test rigs and completing isolations
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Travelling and staying away at UK customer sites when required
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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1+ year site wiring or installation experience
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EC&I / electrical installation experience (substations or protection systems preferred)
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Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring schedules
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Full UK driving licence
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Willingness to travel and stay away
Desirable:
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Apprenticeship trained
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Mechanical assembly experience
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National Grid site experience
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SSSTS, 18th Edition, PASMA or similar tickets
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LOTO / Arc Flash / Confined Space awareness
Personal Skills
The Site Technician role would suit someone who is:
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Hands-on and detail focused
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Safety conscious and reliable
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Able to work independently and in a team
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Good communicator on site
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Organised and methodical
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Flexible with travel and working away
Salary and benefits of the Site Technician role
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Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
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28 days holiday + bank holidays
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Flexible working arrangements
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Pension scheme
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Life assurance
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Private healthcare
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Lifestyle screening
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Salary sacrifice schemes
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Mental health assistance programme
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Cycle to work scheme
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Green car scheme
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Support toward professional registration (IEng / CEng) and paid membership fees
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