High-Voltage Maintenance Technician – UK Travel

OCU; Neath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU is seeking an experienced High Voltage Maintenance Technician to join our growing energy and utilities business in Neath, UK. You will inspect, maintain, test and fault-find HV electrical systems across diverse sites and travel to client locations across the UK to ensure safety, reliability and performance of critical infrastructure.

Based from South Wales operations, this role requires hands-on HV expertise, a relevant electrical qualification, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on high voltage electrical systems and equipment.
• Relevant electrical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent.
• Practical experience in HV maintenance, testing, commissioning or fault diagnosis.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety rules, safe systems of work and risk control.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Willingness to travel and work across the UK as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on HV electrical systems and equipment up to 132kV.
• Inspect, test and diagnose faults across switchgear, transformers, protection systems and associated substation equipment.
• Support HV testing, commissioning, outage works and equipment repairs.
• Undertake switching operations where appropriately authorised and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Identify equipment defects, investigate faults and implement effective solutions.
• Complete accurate service reports, test results and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with electrical safety rules, company procedures, industry standards and client requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with clients, site teams, engineers and project managers.
• Support emergency call-outs and planned outages when required.

Skills

HV experience

Electrical safety

Fault diagnosis

Driving licence

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical qualification NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

HNC/HND or equivalent

Job description

OCU is seeking an experienced High Voltage Maintenance Technician to join our growing energy and utilities business in Neath, UK. You will inspect, maintain, test and fault-find HV electrical systems across diverse sites and travel to client locations across the UK to ensure safety, reliability and performance of critical infrastructure.

Based from South Wales operations, this role requires hands-on HV expertise, a relevant electrical qualification, and willingness to travel.