Field Supervisor – Substation Pole & Equipment Technician

Title:
Substation Pole & Equipment Technician

About:
MDE Installations Ltd are hiring experienced and qualified Substation Pole & Equipment Technicians to join our growing team. This is a field-based role covering multiple regions in the UK, ideal for candidates with strong experience in LV networks and substation equipment. Travel and accommodation are fully covered, with additional training provided as required.

The Role:
You will play a key role in the installation, maintenance, and commissioning of LV monitoring devices and network infrastructure at substations and pole-mounted sites. This includes live working, switching operations, fault finding, and supervising work parties under safety protocols such as LOAs.

Location:
Scotland (Mainland and Islands) & Southern Region of England
Travel and accommodation provided.

Hours of work:
Full-time, Monday to Friday

Qualifications:
Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain the following:

• Cat 1a – Entry to ground-mounted substations (up to 11kV)

• Cat 1c – Entry to substations with exposed conductors

• Cat 2a – Supervision under LOA

• Cat 2d – Accompanying Person for LV live working

• Cat 4b – Work on live underground mains cables and terminations

• Cat 4c – Work on live overhead mains conductors and terminations

• Cat 4e – Work in live LV panels (including metering secondary wiring)

• Cat 4g – LV supply point testing

• Cat 4h – Testing of LV systems only

• Cat 5c/d – LV switching on overhead and underground networks

Responsibilities:

• Supervise work parties under LOA safety documentation

• Act as Accompanying Person for live LV work

• Install and commission LV monitoring devices at substations and pole sites

• Perform inspections, testing, and commissioning of connections and upgrades

• Maintain accurate records of installations and device returns

• Install, maintain, and repair LV overhead and underground networks

• Perform live and dead service joints and terminations

• Conduct LV switching operations as authorised

• Replace and re-commission faulty equipment

• Complete progress reports and project documentation

• Attend client meetings and provide technical updates

Essential requirements:

• Experience on LV distribution networks (overhead and underground)

• Electrical safety knowledge and live working competency

• Familiarity with commissioning software and LV monitoring devices

• Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills

• Full UK driving licence (or equivalent)

• Willingness to travel throughout the UK

Desirable requirements:

• Experience working in substation environments

• Prior authorisations with DNOs or IDNOs

• Comfortable working at heights and in field-based roles

Benefits:

• Company events

• Company pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Wellness programme

• On-site parking (where applicable)

• Travel and accommodation covered

• Additional training and development

Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work location: On the road