Electrical Technician (Field based)

British Pipeline Agency; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A major pipeline operator in Hemel Hempstead is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician. You will be responsible for maintaining electrical systems, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a recognized qualification in electrical discipline, hands-on maintenance experience, and knowledge of High Voltage systems. This role offers a salary between £32,000 and £37,000 plus benefits including a company van and pension.

Benefits

Company Van

Laptop & Phone

Generous pension (up to 12% employer contributions)

Annual Company Bonus

Enhanced family friendly policies

Employee assistance support scheme

28 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of electrical safety standards and regulations.
• Recognised professional qualification in a relevant electrical discipline.
• Experience supervising electrical maintenance and installation work in industrial settings.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity of electrical systems ensuring compliance.
• Deliver planned and corrective maintenance at sites.
• Supervise safe systems of work including risk assessments.
• Provide training and support to new staff.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical safety standards

Experience in High Voltage systems

Supervising staff and contractors

Hands-on maintenance experience

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in electrical discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electrical Technician

Department: Operations

Location: Buncefield site covering South region

Join Our Team at BPA: Officially Where it’s a Great Place to Work!

About BPA:

At BPA, we are at the forefront of the hydrocarbon transport and storage industry, proudly owned 50/50 by BP and Shell—two of the world's leading oil majors. With around 180 dedicated professionals across the UK, we play a vital role in “Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365” by operating a variety of onshore facilities and provide our renowned operational and engineering consultancy services worldwide. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our lively membership in key industry bodies and our adherence to internationally accredited standards.

Our People:

What sets BPA apart is our people. Our clients choose us for our professionalism, capability, and depth of experience. With over a century of combined industry knowledge, our Leadership team is passionate about developing the potential of our staff. We invest heavily in ongoing training and development to ensure our teams not only have fulfilling careers but also deliver ‘best in class’ technical advice and services to our clients.

Role Purpose

To maintain the integrity of electrical systems ensuring compliance with company and statutory requirements and in response to breakdowns. To oversee and develop a system which implements and records the completion of maintenance and inspection on plant and equipment at allocated locations.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the delivery of planned and corrective maintenance and inspection tasks at allocated sites in accordance with set targets including the upkeep of the computerised maintenance management systems and plant history files.

• Fulfil the role of Authorised Electrical Person including authorisation for High Voltage working.
• Supervise colleagues and contractors in safe systems of work, including risk assessment and gas testing procedures.
• Act as a focal point for engineering projects having an input into design and installation works to ensure projects are planned and completed with due regard to requirements for safety and operations.
• Provide on the job training and support to new staff updating training records, training plans and competency assessments as required.
• Identify and prepare work scopes and justifications for engineering project works to enhance, modify or replace existing plant and equipment ensuring integrity is maintained and equipment is supportable.
• Deputise for the Electrical Supervisor during periods of absence.
• Complete and supervise maintenance, fault finding and repair on all EC&I systems within operational sites.

What will you need

• Proficient knowledge of electrical safety standards and regulations including awareness of requirements for hazardous area electrical equipment and High Voltage systems.
• A recognised professional qualification in a relevant electrical discipline to NVQ level 3 or equivalent standard.
• Experience including responsibility for supervising staff and contractors completing electrical maintenance and installation work in an industrial High Hazard environment.
• Recent experience of completing ‘hands-on’ maintenance and fault finding on electrical plant and equipment.
• Full driving licence.

Salary

Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 + standby allowance

Our Benefits

• Company Van
• Laptop & Phone
• Tools/Equipment
• Generous pension (up to 12% employer, minimum 2% employee contributions)
• Annual Company Bonus
• Life insurance (4x annual salary)
• 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Employee assistance support scheme
• Various well-being initiatives

Diversity & Inclusion

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and excellence. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Pay

Pay: £32,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Application questions

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for work?
• Do you have a recognised Electrical discipline qualification to NVQ level 3 or equivalent?

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location

In person