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Operations Engineer : Switchgear Digitalisation

Siemens Energy • Walkergate, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Salary

£59k – £59k

Posted

7 September 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Siemens Energy is hiring a Operations Engineer : Switchgear Digitalisation in Walkergate, a engineering role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £59k – £59k. Siemens Energy holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term A Snapshot of Your Day As an Operations Engineer in Switchgear Digitalisation, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our electrical distribution systems. This 12-month fixed term contract will involve collaborating with various stakeholders to monitor and enhance the performance of switchgear systems, contributing to the energy transition and the future of sustainable energy. How You’ll Make an Impact Develo…

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Employer: Siemens Energy — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £59k – £59k
How this salary compares: about 23% above the £48,000 median across 1,247 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Walkergate, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Similar roles nearby: 2 other live engineering roles in Walkergate — browse them
Posted: 7 September 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

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