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Lead Switchgear Service & Installation Engineer

Ormazabal UK
St Helens Full-time
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Lead Switchgear Service \& Installation Engineer/ Switchgear Service \& Installation Engineer

Location: UK\-wide travel (with potential offshore work)
Salary Range:

  • Service Installation Engineer: £26,500–£31,000

  • Lead Service Installation Engineer: £31,000–£36,000
*(Role level determined by qualifications and experience)*

About the Role

Ormazabal UK is seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our Service Team. Whether you're early in your career or ready to take on a leadership role, we offer opportunities to grow, travel, and make a real impact.

As a Service Installation Engineer, you’ll be responsible for delivering high\-quality service and installation projects across the UK and internationally. The Lead Engineer role includes additional responsibilities such as team coordination and mentoring.

What You’ll Do

  • Install and commission switchgear and related systems

  • Provide technical support and guidance to clients

  • Prepare project documentation (e.g., risk assessments, method statements)

  • Promote and uphold health and safety standards

  • Carry out maintenance, upgrades, relay testing, and fault investigations

  • Submit reports and expenses in a timely manner

  • Participate in ongoing training and development
What We’re Looking For
  • Willingness to travel and work away from home (Monday–Friday)

  • Comfortable with offshore assignments (rare, but possible)

  • Valid UK driving licence (van driving required)

  • Strong communication and problem\-solving skills

  • Commitment to professionalism and customer service

  • Enthusiasm for engineering and continuous learning
Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team

  • Gain hands\-on experience with advanced electrical systems

  • Travel across the UK and internationally

  • Access ongoing training and career development

  • Contribute to meaningful projects that support critical infrastructure
Benefits:

Ø Bonus scheme (up to 10% on all hours per month)

Ø Onshore/Offshore sit incentives

Ø 24 days holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays.

Ø Early Finish Fridays

Ø Employee Assistance Programme

Ø Wellbeing Committee

Ø Regular team socials (Subsided by the business)

Ø Employee rewards programme inc., cycle to work

Ø Free parking

Ø Pension Scheme (6%)

Ø Bereavement Leave

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £31,000\.00\-£36,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Bereavement leave

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Enhanced maternity leave

  • Enhanced paternity leave

  • Free or subsidised travel

  • Free parking

  • Health \& wellbeing programme

  • Sick pay
Application question(s):
  • Do you have a valid UK driving license?

  • Will you now or in the future require VISA Sponsorship for employment?

  • Are you located in, or able to travel to St.Helens, WA9?
Experience:
  • Electrical: 1 year (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
  • 75% (required)
Work Location: On the road

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