HV Fitter (DNO/Substation)

At a glance

Job information

  • Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £32000 - £38000 per annum + van, overtime, progression
  • Published: 2 February 2026

HV Fitter (DNO/Substation)

£32,000 – £38,000 + (£38,000 – £46,000 OTE)+ Automatic daily overtime + Vehicle + Health insurance + Bonus

Birmingham

Are you an HV Fitter, Steel erector or similar with a background working in DNO or Substation environments looking for a new role with a market-leading company within the Power industry that will support and aid your progression with qualifications and provide a range of benefits including regular automatic overtime to generously boost your income?

This company have been providing substation engineering services UK wide for over half a century. They are ever expanding and looking to grow their team to support the continuous growth of the business.

In this role you will pay a key part in the installation and assembly of high-voltage substation equipment, including switchgear, transformers, structural steelwork, and control panels. The role involves hands-on mechanical and electrical fitting, cable installation and terminations, earthing and bonding, and supporting testing and commissioning activities.

This role would suit an HV Fitter or similar looking for a varied role within a well-established substation company who offer personal development, training and progression within a growing, expanding business.

The Role

  • Installation of high voltage electrical systems, equipment and components including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, cables and related equipment.
  • Collaborate with engineers, technicians and other team members to execute projects, troubleshoot issues and ensure the efficient operation of high voltage electrical systems

The Person:

  • Background as a HV fitter or similar
  • Experience in power stations, solar or similar
  • UK driving license

Reference BBBH23807

Electrical fitter, Mechanical fitter, HV, DNO, Electrical Engineer, Solar, Electrician, Fitter, Installer, Installation, Stafford, Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent, Erector, Steel Erector, Erection

If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

Apply now

* Required

Upload your CV/resume or any other relevant file. Max. file size: 50 MB.