Wireman - Substation Project

8x Wireman / Electrical Installer - Substation Location: Creag Dhubh Substation, Greenfield, PA32 8XJ Pay Rate: £32.12 per hour LTD / Umbrella Contract Type: Temporary, Outside IR35 Start Date: 19/10/2026 Contract End Date: 29/01/2027 Hours: 50 hours per week, 10 hours per day Positions Available: 8

The Role

We are recruiting for eight experienced Wiremen / Electrical Installers to support electrical installation works at Creag Dhubh Substation in Scotland.

Working as part of an established site team, you will carry out electrical wiring, glanding and terminating activities, primarily involving substation panels. You must be confident reading electrical drawings and working to technical specifications, installation procedures and strict health and safety standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract on a major energy infrastructure project.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out electrical wiring, glanding and terminating activities on substation panels and associated equipment. Read and interpret electrical drawings and wiring diagrams. Mark up drawings where required to reflect installation progress or changes. Follow installation procedures and client specifications. Work alongside site supervisors, chargehands and other electrical personnel. Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Comply with site health, safety, environmental and quality procedures. Complete allocated task cards within agreed project timescales. Maintain a safe and organised working environment.Essential Requirements:

Electrically qualified, with relevant electrical installation experience. Minimum of 1 year's experience working on substation panels, or 2 years' experience with similar equipment in power generation, oil and gas, or general construction environments. Valid CSCS card, ECS card or CCNSG Safety Passport, as applicable. Electrical qualifications relevant to the role. Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings. Manual Handling training. Working at Height training. Fire Safety Awareness. Strong understanding of site health and safety requirements.Desirable Qualifications

JIB/ECS Gold Card or relevant electrician/wireman qualifications. Previous experience working on high-voltage substations or energy infrastructure projects.Pay Rates: LTD / Umbrella:

First 37 hours: £32.12 per hour After 37 hours and first 4 hours on Saturday: £33.87 per hour After 4 hours on Saturday, Sundays and bank holidays: £36.65 per hourThe Ideal Candidate We are looking for reliable, safety-conscious Wiremen who can work effectively within a site team while maintaining high standards of electrical workmanship. Candidates must be comfortable working from drawings, following installation procedures and delivering work to strict project deadlines.

Interested? If you have the relevant electrical qualifications and substation wiring experience, please get in touch with your CV, electrical tickets and availability.

Please confirm your preferred payment method and any relevant National Grid or DNO authorisations when applying.

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