Electrical Engineer - Cable jointing
| Posting date: | 17 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | salary up to £60,000 plus benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Harlow, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | FINTEC recruit Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 460 |
Summary
FINTEC recruit is supporting hiring for a distribution Electrical Engineer Team Lead (cable jointing) based in Harlow. This is an onsite based role reporting to the Site Manager based in Essex. Salary is up to £60,000 plus benefits.
Responsibilities:
Team lead working with a team of skilled operatives and engineers ensuring safe operations of the distribution network; attend team briefs and toolbox talks
Identify project variations and notify site management, deliver work in accordance with industry regulations (NERS)
Undertake daily site risk Assessments ensuring the site delivers safe and high quality works
Perform LV jointing and terminations of LV and or HV electrical cables for underground distribution systems
Install, repair and maintain electrical distribution equipment, including switchgear transformers and other electrical assets
Carry out inspections and tests on electrical equipment and cables to identify & resolve faults
Skills and Experience required for the Electrical Engineer (Cable jointing)
Hold a EUSR SHEA (Power) card
Proven experience as overhead linesperson, with a minimum of 2 years in the field.
Proficient in the jointing and termination of LV and or HV cables for underground systems.
Sound knowledge of electrical distribution systems, equipment, and components.
Permit to Work (if required) for Competent Person role.
Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Relevant Electrical Engineering certification (i.e. 11Kv Jointing, Cable ID)
Hold, or previously held a UKPN authorisation for cable jointing at a particular voltage. (Desirable)
City and Guilds 2332 or similar (Desirable)
LV Linking and fusing (Desirable)
Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical faults. (Desirable)
Full details of the Electrical Engineer (cable jointing) is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website
Responsibilities:
Team lead working with a team of skilled operatives and engineers ensuring safe operations of the distribution network; attend team briefs and toolbox talks
Identify project variations and notify site management, deliver work in accordance with industry regulations (NERS)
Undertake daily site risk Assessments ensuring the site delivers safe and high quality works
Perform LV jointing and terminations of LV and or HV electrical cables for underground distribution systems
Install, repair and maintain electrical distribution equipment, including switchgear transformers and other electrical assets
Carry out inspections and tests on electrical equipment and cables to identify & resolve faults
Skills and Experience required for the Electrical Engineer (Cable jointing)
Hold a EUSR SHEA (Power) card
Proven experience as overhead linesperson, with a minimum of 2 years in the field.
Proficient in the jointing and termination of LV and or HV cables for underground systems.
Sound knowledge of electrical distribution systems, equipment, and components.
Permit to Work (if required) for Competent Person role.
Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Relevant Electrical Engineering certification (i.e. 11Kv Jointing, Cable ID)
Hold, or previously held a UKPN authorisation for cable jointing at a particular voltage. (Desirable)
City and Guilds 2332 or similar (Desirable)
LV Linking and fusing (Desirable)
Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical faults. (Desirable)
Full details of the Electrical Engineer (cable jointing) is available on application. To apply please submit your current CV or apply via our FINTEC recruit website