Help Power a Sustainable Future with Powersystems
Now Hiring: HV Substation Fitter – Renewable Energy
Location: UK Site Based with a Glasgow Hub | OTE: Up to £80,000 with Profit Share + Bonus + Benefits
Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Site Based with Frequent Overnight Stays Away
Lead the Future of Renewable Energy Projects
At Powersystems, we don’t just build high-voltage infrastructure — we power the UK's transition to clean energy. Join our employee-owned business and be a driving force in delivering utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UK.
What You’ll Do
As an HV Substation Fitter, you’ll:
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Install, assemble and test high-voltage structures, switchgear and associated equipment within outdoor substations up to 132kV
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Carry out inspections, ductor testing and quality checks, accurately recording results and ensuring installations meet drawings, specifications and required standards
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Lead, support and mentor less experienced fitters and apprentices, promoting consistently high standards of safety and workmanship
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Support the wider HV Installation team with site activities, working within your competence and agreed safe working practices
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Represent Powersystems professionally and uphold our core principles: PriorityNo.1 – Health, Safety, and Wellbeing, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership, and Proactivity
What We’re Looking For - Fitter
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Strong hands on experience working as an HV Fitter
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Proven experience installing, assembling and testing HV switchgear and associated substation equipment
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Demonstrable experience of oxygen and propane brazing and exothermic welding
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A good working knowledge of BS 7671 regulations would be advantageous
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Experience supporting, guiding or mentoring less experienced fitters and apprentices
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A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK
What’s in It for You?
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OTE up to £80,000 with profit share & up to 20% performance based discretionary bonus
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Car allowance or company vehicle
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25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
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Private health insurance + cashback plan
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Pension & life assurance
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Ongoing training & funded professional development
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Employee Assistance Program for Mental health & wellbeing support
Why Join Powersystems?
We’re an employee-owned, inclusive, and forward-thinking engineering business. We invest in our people, support their wellbeing, and encourage innovation. Your ideas will shape the energy future — and your career will grow with us.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply Now to join a trusted name in renewable energy engineering excellence
