Electrical Commissioning Technician

Company: Astute People
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Location: Houghton Conquest
Job Description:

Overview

Astute’s Power Team are currently recruiting for an Electrical Commissioning Technician to join the commissioning team for their OCGT plant based Stewartby, Bedfordshire on an initial 4 months contract basis.

The Electrical Commissioning Technician position comes with a day rate from £400.00 to £475.00 outside of IR35.

Responsibilities

  • Hands‑on commissioning of electrical components and systems such as transformers, medium/low voltage switchgears, DC systems, rectifiers, inverters, motorised valves, instruments etc.; fully competent at using Primary & Secondary Injection test set equipment.
  • Assist the commissioning engineers in carrying out testing on electrical systems and equipment, as well as system optimisation and troubleshooting and filling in the respective commissioning documentation and protocols.
  • Participation in the walk‑downs for Turnover from construction to commissioning, identifying open items that prevent system start‑up.
  • Preparation of the site for the electrical team to plan ahead for site works.
  • Report to the Lead Electrical Commissioning Engineer for this project.

Qualifications

  • At least 7 years’ working experience in power stations electrical (MV/LV and I&C) commissioning activities with demonstrable experience in a leading role in projects of similar relevance as an Electrical Technician.
  • Strong team spirit, working with an international team and other cultures.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Location, Day Rate and Timeframe

Stewartby, Bedfordshire

£400.00 to £475.00 per day (Outside IR35)

Immediate start date

4 months

EEO Statement

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026