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Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Employment type: Full time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
What’s in it for you…?
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.
- Annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
- 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more
- Life assurance cover
- Long service recognition
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
About The Role
The Industrial Electrician is responsible for carrying out electrical installation, maintenance, refurbishment, repair and commissioning support activities on power transformers and associated high voltage equipment within electrical substations and industrial environments.
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Working as part of a multi-disciplined team, the role involves both electrical and mechanical activities associated with transformer installation, refurbishment and maintenance projects. You will work safely under the direction of Authorised Persons and Site Supervisors, ensuring all work is completed to the required safety, quality and technical standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, modify and terminate LV control and auxiliary cabling associated with power transformers.
- Carry out wiring of marshalling kiosks, control cabinets and transformer ancillary equipment.
- Install, replace and maintain transformer accessories including cooling fans, oil pumps, Buchholz relays, pressure relief devices, temperature indicators, oil level gauges and CT/VT secondary wiring.
- Assist with the installation, replacement, assembly and dismantling of power transformers and transformer components.
- Install radiators, conservators, cooling systems, cooling equipment, gaskets, seals and associated pipework.
- Assist with oil filling, oil processing and vacuum filling activities.
- Carry out refurbishment, repair and life extension works on transformer assets.
- Support inspections, repairs and condition assessments, including replacement of defective components.
- Perform fault finding on electrical control systems and auxiliary circuits.
- Assist with transformer testing and commissioning.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
- Support Protection and Control Engineers.
- Carry out torque tightening of joints.
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About You….
- NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent.
- Industrial electrical experience.
- Ability to read drawings.
- Full UK Driving License.
- Substation and transformer experience desirable.
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities…
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.
Next steps…?
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