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Electrician / Wireman – Swansea - 6 Months - £320 per day

We are currently recruiting for an Electrician / Wireman to work for an established energy services company in Swansea, Wales on a 6-month freelance contract.

Our client provides an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation.

This role will be within their Electricity Transmission & Renewables team. They design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Their teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity.

The Role

As an Electrician, you will install, terminate, and test LV, control, protection, and instrumentation cabling associated with National Grid substations and transmission systems.

You will:

Interpret wiring diagrams and engineering drawings to deliver precise electrical installations

Perform glanding, crimping, wiring, and testing of panels and field equipment

Support commissioning engineers during functional and pre-commissioning tests

Ensure full compliance with NGTS, ESQCR, and project-specific safety protocols

Maintain accurate documentation, including cable schedules and test records

Work safely under CDM regulations and company HSE policies

Contribute to a high-performance culture by consistently delivering quality, safety, and reliability across all installation and commissioning activities

Candidate Requirements

Recognised electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation / Engineering (people with relevant experience will also be considered)