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Switchgear Engineer

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Leeds · Posted 13 Oct 2026 · 16 applicants

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Know How Resourcing are proud to be representing our manufacturing client who are based in Leeds recruit for a Switchgear Engineer. Please read the job description below and if it is of interest, please apply now. Company Benefits: * 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays * Company Profit Share Scheme * Nine-day fortnight, plus two paid breaks * Healthcare cash plan and EAP scheme * Excellent canteen facility with tea, coffee and milk provided * Pension * EV salary sacrifice scheme and EV charging The Role: * Review Technical specification, SLD and estimate RMU, LV cabinets, Feeder Pillar tender selling prices for Sales engineers and tendering to quote to the customer, based on supplier prices. * Coordinate with purchase department & maintain up to date monthly prices from suppliers, sending enquiries to suppliers and follow up from quotes. * BOM- establish and select component parts to fulfil the customer specification * Drawing approvals to suppliers. * Monitoring any material problems at suppliers and suggesting alternatives. * Taking quality issue feedback to suppliers and finding solutions to avoid reoccurrence. * Visiting supplier premises for process and inspection of goods if needed. * Developing new suppliers for various products. * Providing technical support, calculations and particulars as and when required for all Group departments * Providing support with technical queries from customers and attending customer visits if required. * Working with third party consultants where appropriate About You * Degree in Electrical Engineering Essential * 5 Years experience Engineering/Sales/Tendering in LV & HV Switchgear industry. * Technical knowledge of LV ACB and MCCB switchgear cabinets, with a strong understanding of BS EN IEC 61439 and bespoke LV cabinet specifications. * Technical knowledge and experience in SF₆-insulated and air-insulated MV RMUs and circuit breakers, with a sound understanding of BS EN IEC 62271, ENA TS 41-36, and switchgear accessories, including TLF and VIP protection. Essential * Familiarity with UK DNO and ICP standards and specifications, including UKPN, SSEN, SPEN, NPG, NGED, ENWL, and other UK distribution network requirements. * Good understanding of LV and MV switchgear layouts and configurations, including close-coupled, free-standing, extensible, and non-extensible RMUs, in accordance with BS EN IEC (phone number removed) and ENA TS 41-3
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