High Voltage Technician

The Green Recruitment Company; Inverness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced High Voltage Technician in Inverness for a hands-on operational role. Responsibilities include HV switching, supervising contractors, and performing inspections on offshore and onshore assets. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in the electricity supply or offshore wind industry. This role offers professional development opportunities and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Industry-leading training

Development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in the UK electricity supply industry or offshore wind industry.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation.
• Proven experience with high-voltage electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health, Safety & Environmental compliance during all site activities.
• Supervise contractors and sub-contractors on-site.
• Conduct planned and unplanned inspections of offshore and onshore assets.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Highly organized

Customer-oriented

Education

Qualifications to technician level in electrical discipline (ONC/NVQ L3)

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced High Voltage Technician to join their Asset Management function. This is a hands-on operational role involving HV switching, contractor supervision, inspections, and planned maintenance of onshore and offshore assets.

Why Join Our Client?

Our client has built a reputation for excellence in the energy sector, with a strong focus on innovation, safety, and sustainable growth. The team is known for its supportive and collaborative culture, with wellbeing and professional development at the heart of the business. Employees benefit from industry-leading training, development opportunities, and a range of wellbeing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Health, Safety & Environmental compliance during all site activities
• Supervise contractors and sub-contractors on-site
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the company’s Electrical Safety Rules
• Conduct planned and unplanned inspections of offshore and onshore assets
• Carry out HV Switching as an Authorised Person
• Perform minor fault-finding and electrical installation work
• Support development of asset and maintenance policies
• Prepare regular operational reports
• Assist in contingency planning

Essential Requirements

• Qualified to technician level in an electrical discipline (ONC / NVQ L3)
• 5+ years’ experience in the UK electricity supply industry or offshore wind industry
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation
• Proven experience with high-voltage electrical systems, plant, and equipment
• Experience supervising contractors
• Ability to hold operational authorisations at the required level
• GWO offshore certification (or ability to obtain – training provided)
• IOSH/NEBOSH certification (advantageous)

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and safety-focused
• Customer-oriented with a commitment to high performance standards

Location & Travel

Candidates should be within a 60–90 minute operational response distance of Beatrice onshore substation (near Keith) and Moray East onshore substation (near New Deer). Travel to other UK sites will be required, with expenses covered in line with company policy.