MV Switchgear Electrician

MV Switchgear Electrician | Permanent | Derry | Up to £48,000 + Relocation Support

We are recruiting permanent MV Switchgear Electricians for a global manufacturer of critical power infrastructure at its switchgear manufacturing facility near Derry.

The site builds medium voltage switchgear and power systems for data centres and critical infrastructure worldwide. Demand is growing fast, and the permanent team is expanding now.

This is factory-based work in one location, not travelling from site to site.

The role

• Building, wiring and assembling MV and LV switchgear and switchboards

• Wiring control and protection circuits from schematics and wiring diagrams

• Busbar assembly, terminations and internal cabling

• Checks and testing as part of the build process

• Working to quality standards and build documentation

• Reporting to a Team Lead within a structured production team

What we're looking for

• Qualified electrician (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, AM2)

• Experience building or wiring switchgear, switchboards or control panels

• Confident working from schematics and wiring diagrams

• MV experience preferred; strong LV switchgear and panel builders will be considered

• ECS Gold Card and 18th Edition desirable

• Factory, production or panel shop experience a plus

• Existing right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available for this role)

What's on offer

• Salary up to £48,000 depending on experience

• Relocation support for candidates moving to the area

• Permanent role with a global manufacturer

• Long-term stability with a growing business

• Training and progression

• One-stage interview with a decision within a week

• Immediate starts available

If you're relocating from elsewhere in the UK or Ireland, we'd like to hear from you