The Role
As a Site Installation Technician you will be working on electrical systems associated with water treatment works, pumping stations, and process facilities, ensuring compliance with UK electrical regulations, health & safety standards, and project specifications.
The role will be split between head office in Southampton and projects based across the UK. You must be comfortable with travel and staying away when required.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Wiring, Testing, Installation and Commissioning of Control Panels, Motor Control Centres and Associated Equipment.
- Carry out electrical terminations, modifications, and repairs in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Support electrical testing, fault-finding, and commissioning activities.
- Onsite Fault Finding and Modification of Electrical Control Systems.
- Equipment Selection and Purchasing.
- Pre-Contract Site Surveys.
- Creation of Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Site Progress Reports and Other Site Paperwork.
- Build and wire backplates and control panels within Workshop when not on site.
- Comply fully with Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and site HSE procedures.
- Follow safe isolation, lock-off, and permit-to-work systems.
- Wear appropriate PPE and use tools and equipment safely.
- Participate in site inductions, toolbox talks, and risk assessments.
- Report hazards, near-misses, and incidents promptly.
- Ensure all electrical work complies with BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations) and project requirements.
- Inspect own work and rectify defects where required.
- Assist with QA/QC checks, inspections, and testing procedures.
- Complete electrical installation records, test sheets, and inspection certificates accurately.
- Assist in updating as-built drawings and handover documentation.
- Provide progress updates to Senior Electricians or Supervisors.
- Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary site team including mechanical and civil trades.
- Support Senior Electricians and Electrical Supervisors as required.
- Communicate clearly with colleagues regarding work progress and technical issues.
- Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.
What We’re Looking For
- Current JIB / ECS card
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
- Electrical installation on industrial / heavier industry projects (minimum 2 years)
- Full UK driving licence
Why Join Trant?
Our teams design and deliver full EPC solutions, combining technical excellence with practical, hands-on delivery. We offer end-to-end capabilities – from concept and design through to manufacturing, construction and commissioning utilising a continually evolving in-house expertise. This means you’ll work on projects that are varied, challenging and genuinely impactful.
Our multi-disciplinary teams bring together specialists in civil, mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation, and control & automation engineering, alongside our in-house manufacturing of control panels, MCCs, PLCs and SCADA systems. With over 1,000 people and a strong, growing pipeline of work, it’s an exciting time to join Trant. We are committed to helping our people succeed through our Career Development Association, providing structured support, mentoring and clear pathways to help you reach your full potential.
Whether you’re starting out or looking to take your next career step, Trant offers the chance to develop, progress and make a real difference.
Our company benefits package includes:
- Competitive rates.
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
- Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice.
- Company pension scheme.
- Employee assistance program.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
Site Installation Technician in Southampton employer: Trant Engineering
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