High Voltage Engineer

British Steel; Holme; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standby allowance

Overtime

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly benefits

Job summary

British Steel in Scunthorpe is recruiting a High Voltage Engineer to support the HV distribution network across our North Lincolnshire site. You will provide technical guidance to operations and projects, helping to ensure reliability and safety in a large industrial environment.

You will lead and develop teams, coordinate maintenance, and work within HV safety rules to deliver safe, efficient operations. An exciting role for advancing HV skills within UK steel production.

Qualifications

• Experience on HV distribution systems in industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of HV safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• Ability to lead, coach and influence others while maintaining safety and performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on High Voltage engineering to management, engineers and project teams.
• Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and craft personnel for safe maintenance delivery.
• Plan and coordinate routine maintenance and minor projects to minimise disruption.
• Ensure activities comply with High Voltage Safety Rules and procedures.
• Support safe operation and reliability of the site's HV distribution network.
• Manage maintenance by internal teams, resident and external contractors.
• Promote safe working practices through leadership and coaching.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and efficiency.
• Support fault diagnosis, breakdown response and restoration as required.

Skills

HV distribution experience

HV safety procedures

Maintenance coordination

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Contractor management

Fault diagnosis

Pressure handling

Job description

High Voltage Engineer

Salary - £49,440 + benefits including paid standby cover (>£2,400pa) & overtime

Location- Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1BP

Pattern of Work – Monday to Friday 36.5 Hours

What you need to know about the role

Decarbonising the steel industry is critical to our future, and none of that can happen without the ability to move large amounts of electrical power safely and reliably across our sites.

Our Power & Distribution department operates and maintains the High Voltage network that supports steelmaking operations, third-party consumers and off-site facilities across North Lincolnshire. As part of our centre of excellence for High Voltage engineering, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability of our electrical infrastructure while providing technical guidance and support to operational, maintenance and project teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your High Voltage expertise within one of the UK's largest industrial environments while supporting projects that are helping shape the future of steel production.

Key Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Providing technical support and guidance on High Voltage engineering matters to plant management, engineers and project teams.
• Leading, coaching and developing Team Leaders and craft personnel to ensure safe and effective delivery of maintenance activities.
• Planning and coordinating routine maintenance, repairs and minor project work to minimise operational disruption and business risk.
• Ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with High Voltage Safety Rules and company procedures.
• Supporting the safe operation, maintenance and reliability of the site's High Voltage distribution network.
• Managing maintenance activities delivered by internal teams, resident contractors and external specialist contractors.
• Promoting and reinforcing safe working practices through visible leadership and coaching.
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability and operational efficiency.
• Supporting fault diagnosis, breakdown response and restoration activities when required.
• Participating in an out-of-hours standby rota to provide technical support for the site's High Voltage network.

What we need to know about you

We're looking for an experienced electrical engineering professional with a passion for safety, reliability and continuous improvement.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience working on High Voltage electrical distribution systems within an industrial, manufacturing, utilities, power generation or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of High Voltage safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities and supporting operational teams.
• The ability to lead, coach and influence others whilst maintaining high safety and performance standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with contractors and specialist service providers.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding capabilities.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to operational challenges.

Experience as an Authorised Person, Senior Authorised Person, or similar High Voltage responsibility holder would be advantageous but is not essential.

What we can offer you

We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities.

Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include:

• Defined contribution company pension scheme
• 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme
• Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

What you need to know about us

In July 2026, British Steel entered public ownership under the UK Government in an historic move that secured the future of steelmaking in Britain while strengthening national infrastructure and security.

We are proud of our heritage, optimistic about our future, and committed to building a sustainable business that benefits our employees, customers, suppliers, and local communities.

This is an exciting time to join us. Be part of a business with a clear vision for the future, and a vital role in delivering the world-class steel Britain needs today and for generations to come.

British Steel has a bright future, and we want you to be part of it.

British Steel is an armed forces friendly company, and we actively encourage applications from ex-Armed Forces Personnel, Reservists, Armed Forces Veterans and military spouses/partners.

For more information about us and our journey please visit our website.