Authorised Person (High Voltage)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Progression

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Birthday leave

Private GP

Company van

Overtime

Job summary

Glasgow-based building services company is seeking an Authorised Person (AP) with High Voltage experience to join its expanding HV team. The role focuses on safe operation of HV systems across commercial, industrial and renewable projects. You will carry out HV switching, issue permits to work, conduct risk assessments and support testing and maintenance. Working hours are 37.5 per week, with UK travel and a full UK driving license encouraged.

Qualifications

• HV Authorised Person (AP) experience required.
• Electrical qualifications essential.
• ECS/CSCS card required.
• Full UK driving licence + willingness to travel UK wide.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and coordinate High Voltage switching operations.
• Issue permits to work and electrical safety documentation.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safe systems of work.
• Support testing, inspection and maintenance of HV electrical systems.
• Liaise with engineers, contractors and clients across projects.
• Work across commercial, industrial and renewable energy sectors.
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Skills

HV switching experience

Electrical qualifications

ECS/CSCS card

Driving licence

Travel UK wide

Job description

Authorised Person (High Voltage)

£60,000 - £64,000 + Training + Progression + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday Leave + Private GP Services + Company Van + Overtime

Glasgow

Are you an Authorised Person (AP) with experience working on High Voltage electrical systems, looking to join a well-established and growing building services company offering excellent earning potential, further training and long-term career progression?

Do you want to join a leading M&E services provider working across a variety of sectors including renewables, industrial facilities and commercial developments, where you will play a key role in ensuring the safe operation of High Voltage systems?

On offer is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business with an excellent reputation for delivering specialist electrical engineering solutions. With continued investment and a strong pipeline of projects, they are looking to expand their High Voltage team.

In this varied role, you will be responsible for coordinating and carrying out High Voltage switching operations, issuing safety documentation, conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance with electrical safety procedures. You will work closely with engineering teams, contractors and clients across a range of commercial and industrial projects.

This role would suit a High Voltage Authorised Person (AP) looking for a technically challenging position within an established company offering long-term stability, further development and a competitive benefits package.

The Role:

• Carrying out and coordinating High Voltage switching operations
• Issuing permits to work and electrical safety documentation
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing safe systems of work
• Supporting testing, inspection and maintenance of HV electrical systems
• Liaising with engineers, contractors and clients
• Working across commercial, industrial and renewable energy projects
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

The Person:

• High Voltage Authorised Person (AP) experience
• Electrical qualifications
• ECS / CSCS card
• Full UK driving licence + Willingness to travel UK wide

Reference Number: BBBH 28237

Keywords: High Voltage, HV, Authorised Person, AP, Senior Authorised Person, SAP, Electrical Engineer, HV Switching, Electrical Safety, Permits to Work, HV Maintenance, Electrical Testing, M&E, Building Services, Renewables.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.