Job Description
Wireman - Substation Projects (Outside IR35)
Location: Creag Dhubh (Greenfield), PA32 8XJ
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Contract Length: Long-term contract
Hours: 50 hours per week (10 hours per day, Monday start)
Positions Available: 2
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Payment Options: LTD / Umbrella / PAYE
Timesheets: Weekly
Rates of Pay:
LTD / Umbrella:
First 37 hours: 29.12 per hour
After 37 hours / First 4 Saturday hours: 30.87 per hour
After 4 Saturday hours / Sunday / Bank Holidays: 33.65 per hour
PAYE:
First 37 hours: 21.54 per hour
After 37 hours / First 4 Saturday hours: 22.84 per hour
After 4 Saturday hours / Sunday / Bank Holidays: 24.90 per hour
We are currently recruiting for 2 experienced Wiremen to support electrical installation activities on major substation projects.
This is an excellent long-term opportunity for electrically qualified individuals with previous substation panel experience, working within a structured site delivery team on high-profile energy infrastructure works.
The Role:
Reporting into the Site Supervisor or Chargehand, you will be responsible for supporting electrical installation activities while ensuring all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications.
Key Responsibilitie:
- Carry out electrical wiring and installation activities in line with project specifications and company procedures
- Work safely at all times, adhering to site rules, quality standards, and QEHS procedures
- Support site teams in completing allocated task cards within required timescales
- Read and interpret electrical drawings and mark up where required
- Work collaboratively with supervisors, chargehands, and wider site teams
- Highlight delays or potential issues proactively to site leadership
- Ensure timesheets and associated paperwork are completed accurately and on time
Requirements:
Essential:
- Electrical qualifications
- Minimum 1 year experience working on substation panels, or 2+ years on similar equipment within power generation, oil & gas, or construction environments
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
- CSCS Card or CCNSG Safety Passport
- Manual Handling
- Working at Height
- Fire Safety Awareness
Highly Desirable / Client Specific:
- National Grid Person/SSE Authorisation
- Experience working within National Grid, SSE, or Scottish Power environments
Personal Attributes:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Positive attitude and strong team ethic
- Ability to work independently or as part of a wider site team
- Strong commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance
This role will suit experienced Wiremen with substation backgrounds looking for long-term work on major energy infrastructure projects.
If you are interested in the role presented, please send your CV over with all tickets to be considered.
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