Kinetic plc
Electrical Fitter
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£23 - £24 per hour
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, North East
Electrical Fitter
JOB TITLE: Electrical Fitters - Hydrogen Power Generation
LOCATION: Newcastle upon Tyne
CONTRACT: Full-Time, Contract
PAY RATE: £23.04 per hour (~£44,300 per annum)
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week (2-Shift Pattern: Mornings & Afternoons)
This position operates on a rotating 2-shift pattern (Mornings/Afternoons), offering a great work-life balance alongside competitive hourly pay in a rapidly growing sector.
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Shift Structure
- Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- Pattern: Rotating weekly between:
- Early Shift: Mornings
- Late Shift: Afternoons
Key Responsibilities
- Perform electrical assembly, high-voltage/low-voltage wiring, and cable harness integration on hydrogen power units.
- Assemble control panels, switchgear, inverters, and automated control systems.
- Carry out pre-commissioning checks, point-to-point wiring tests, and initial energisation procedures.
- Work safely alongside mechanical and process engineering teams in a controlled manufacturing/testing environment.
- Diagnose electrical faults and perform remedial work during factory acceptance testing (FAT).
What We Are Looking For
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering / Electrotechnical Technology (or recognized time-served apprenticeship).
- Regulations: 18th Edition BS 7671 preferred.
- Experience: Hands-on experience with industrial wiring, control panels, power generation, or automotive/renewable energy power systems.
- Safety Awareness: Knowledge of safe isolation procedures and working with energy systems (ATEX / COMPEX exposure is an advantage, though not essential).
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Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications confidentially and we review all submissions. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities. S&T1
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Job Reference: 746001
Contact: Sarah Cobb
Tel: 0191 482 3777
Email: sarah.cobb@kinetic-skilled.co.uk
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