Brazier

Description:

Brazier : earthing Operative / Copper Brazing Technician

Agency: Search Consultancy

Location: Hartlepool, County Durham

Search Consultancy is looking for experienced Earthing Operatives / M&E Technicians proficient in copper earthing and silver/hard brazing for an industrial site in Hartlepool. We are partnering with an established regional M&E sub-contractor requiring skilled operatives for specialist earthing grid installation and busbar work.

If you have proven hands-on experience in thermal/silver brazing and copper earthing systems, hold a valid CSCS card, and are looking for immediate work on Teesside, we want to hear from you.

The Role

Copper Earthing Installation: Installing copper tape, earthing rods, busbars, and subterranean earthing grids across industrial site layouts.

Brazing & Jointing: Carrying out high-quality silver brazing, oxy-acetylene torch work, and CADWELD / exothermic welding connections for permanent copper-to-copper and copper-to-steel joints.

Testing & Inspection: Assisting with earth resistance testing, continuity checks, and verifying installation integrity against engineering drawings.

Site Safety: Adhering strictly to hot works permits, site risk assessments, and health and safety compliance protocols.

Requirements

CSCS Card: Valid CSCS Card (M&E, Electrical, or Skilled Worker preferred).

Hot Works / Brazing Certification: Proven track record in copper brazing and earthing (formal brazing/welding ticket or time-served M&E background).

Experience: Previous experience on industrial sites, substations, or heavy commercial developments.

Tools & Kit: Full personal kit and standard 5-point PPE (including flame-retardant gear/safety glasses where required).

Right to Work: Must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Why Work With Search?

Competitive CIS Rates: High-earning potential with weekly CIS payments.

Weekly Pay: Reliable, on-time payments hitting your account every Friday via CIS.

Teesside Pipeline: Strong local relationships with industrial and M&E contractors across Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, and the North East.

Dedicated Support: Direct contact with our experienced regional trades & labor recruitment desk.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age