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Mechanical Chargehand

Rubicon Consulting
· posted 14 August 2026
Job type
full time
Category
Engineering
Role Summary The successful candidate will act as Mechanical Chargehand on a substation project, supervising the installation, testing and commissioning of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) up to 400kV. The role involves leading a team on site, ensuring works are carried out safely, to programme, and to the required quality standard. Key Responsibilities * Supervise and coordinate primary installation activities on GIS switchgear up to 400kV * Allocate daily tasks and manage a team of electrical/mechanical operatives * Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with site RAMS and safe systems of work * Liaise with site management, client representatives and other trades * Monitor progress against programme and report on works completed * Ensure quality control and compliance with relevant technical standards * Promote and enforce a strong health & safety culture on site Requirements Essential Requirements * GIS experience up to 400kV * CSCS card * SSSTS * Previous chargehand/supervisory experience on substation projects * Ability to read and work from technical/electrical drawings * Must operate via a LTD company * Right to work in the UK Desirable * National Grid experience * Wider substation/primary jointing experience Health & Safety * Valid CSCS card * SSSTS certification * Full PPE required (provided items to be confirmed on site induction) * Compliance with all site-specific health & safety inductions and RAMS is mandatory Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time
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