High Voltage Electrical Technician

AVONA Distribuidora; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the steel industry is seeking a High Voltage Electrician for their Maintenance Team. This role involves providing high voltage electrical services across three sites in South Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will be apprentice trained with significant experience in high voltage systems, ensuring compliance with safety protocols while delivering excellent service.

Benefits

39 holidays per year

Generous pension scheme with up to 16% contribution

Life assurance and income protection

Access to onsite Occupational Health services

Career progression and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in electrical inspection and repair.
• Specific knowledge of HV & LV networks and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide high voltage electrical inspection and repair services.
• Work as part of a team adhering to safety standards.

Skills

Electrical testing methods

Fault-finding skills

Attention to detail

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Apprentice trained in electrical work

Job description

Liberty Steel Group has an exciting opportunity for an Electrician to join our High Voltage Electrical Maintenance Team. The role of the High Voltage Technician will be to provide high voltage electrical inspection and repair services for the Speciality Steels business across three Liberty sites in South Yorkshire, with occasional work for other business units at different sites.

Benefits of the High Voltage Electrician:

• 39 holidays per year
• Generous pension scheme with up to 16% combined contribution
• Life assurance and income protection
• Access to onsite Occupational Health services
• Career progression, support, and development opportunities

The candidate should have specific knowledge and skills to perform electrical maintenance and repairs on high voltage (>1000V) and low voltage (<1000V) networks and associated switchgear.

The job holder should be apprentice trained with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in electrical inspection and repair work in a heavy industrial environment, preferably involving high voltage work and fault finding.

The role requires working as part of a team, understanding safe working procedures, applying recognized safety practices, and ensuring team members adhere to safety standards.

Team members must be self-motivated, highly flexible, able to work unsupervised, and committed to delivering first-class customer service in line with departmental goals and KPIs.

Requirements of the High Voltage Electrical Technician:

• Knowledge of HV & LV networks, circuit breakers, protection equipment, transformers, earthing systems, and permit-to-work systems.
• Electrical testing methods and fault-finding skills.
• A methodical approach to work, attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, decision-making capabilities, and effective communication skills.
• A current driving license is essential.

Working Pattern:

• The role operates on a 7-day rota, with working hours from 7 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday, and 6 am to 2 pm on weekends, with occasional overtime paid at a premium.
• For more information about this role or other vacancies at Liberty, please contact Claire Leary in our Recruitment Team at 0333 043 2501.