EL6 Permit Holder

Location: Nationwide
Rate: £600–£650 per day

About the Role

Are you an experienced EL6 Permit Holder looking for your next opportunity?

Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of high-voltage electrical infrastructure services to hire an EL6 Permit Holder. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe issue and control of electrical permits to work across high-voltage and low-voltage systems, ensuring all switching and isolation activities are carried out in full compliance with safety regulations and network operator requirements.

This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality electrical infrastructure solutions across UK-wide projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Permit to Work Administration: Issue, control, and cancel electrical permits to work in accordance with EL6 authorisation, ensuring all documentation is accurately completed and auditable.
• HV/LV Switching Operations: Carry out and oversee switching sequences on high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, working to approved switching programmes.
• Stakeholder & Team Coordination: Liaise with site engineers, subcontractors, and client representatives to coordinate safe access, isolation, and reinstatement of electrical systems.
• Technical Oversight & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all permit activity, produce handover documentation, and report any near-misses, non-conformances, or safety observations to the project manager.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works are carried out in strict accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, client safety rules, and relevant network operator safety documents.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years working within high-voltage electrical environments, with demonstrable experience operating as an EL6 Permit Holder or equivalent authorised person.
• Technical Skills: Proven competence in HV/LV switching, isolation, and earthing procedures across distribution or transmission-level infrastructure, including substations, ring main units, and switchgear.
• Project/Operational Scope: Track record of operating across multi-site or nationwide projects within utilities, DNO, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Soft Skills: Strong safety culture, clear and confident communication with engineering teams and clients, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Mobility & Eligibility: Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK; willingness to travel nationwide as required.

Desirable:

• Certifications: EL6 authorisation letter, City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent inspection and testing qualification, CSCS/ECS card, EUSR Network Construction Operations accreditation.
• Sector Background: Prior experience on DNO, transmission, renewables, or large-scale utilities infrastructure contracts.

What We Offer

• Competitive Day Rate: £600–£650 per day
• Benefits Package: Mileage and travel expenses covered, with accommodation provided for overnight stays where required on nationwide assignments.
• Clear career progression within a growing global sector.

How to Apply

To apply for this EL6 Permit Holder position, please submit an up-to-date CV.

Note: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

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