HR Assistant | Recruitment & Learning Development Specialist

Quartzelec Ltd; Ossett; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contracting company in the UK seeks a skilled professional to deliver HV installation and maintenance services. Key responsibilities include providing technical solutions, managing budgets and deadlines, and ensuring compliance with health & safety standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive HV experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work autonomously. The company offers a supportive culture with significant focus on employee growth and safety.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance (4x salary)

Enhanced annual leave + bank holidays

Free 24/7 remote GP service

Employee referral programme

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Free EV / hybrid charging points

Long service recognition

Professional development & training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme and corporate perks

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical contracting with HV Private Networks experience.
• Experience overseeing sub-contractors and ensuring quality standards.
• Ability to manage budgets and deadlines across projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HV installation and maintenance services across the UK.
• Provide technical solutions in collaboration with the HV Operations Manager.
• Organise HV outages, switching, isolation, and safety documentation.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Problem-solving ability

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Safety prioritisation

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering - Power Distribution

City & Guilds in HV Operational Safety

HV Senior Authorisation status

Job description

Role Overview

This role will deliver HV installation and maintenance services across the UK, covering design, erection, testing, commissioning, and refurbishments up to 33kV. Accredited under NERS, we also design, install, and commission utility connections for DNO adoption.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical solutions in collaboration with the HV Operations Manager.
• Manage works to meet specifications, budgets, and deadlines.
• Ensure clear work instructions and compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Oversee sub-contractors and maintain quality standards.
• Deliver construction, maintenance, and asset replacement projects on 11-33kV networks.
• Organise HV outages, switching, isolation, and safety documentation.
• Undertake HV testing, commissioning, and maintenance of switchgear and protection systems.
• Lead onshore / offshore maintenance scopes.

Qualifications and Experience

• HNC in Electrical Engineering - Power Distribution (preferred).
• City & Guilds in HV Operational Safety.
• HV Senior Authorisation status (DNO or equivalent).
• 5+ years in electrical contracting, with HV Private Networks experience (essential).
• Strong organisational, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to prioritise safety.

Company

Quartzelec is an independent, multi‑disciplined service provider, proudly employing over 600 people in the UK and beyond, with a turnover exceeding £90 million.

We specialise in contracting and rotating machine services, and our expertise in repairing and maintaining motors and generators is backed by over 100 years of experience in the field. We have also successfully positioned ourselves as leading Electrical Contractors in both LV and HV services on public and private networks, demonstrating significant proficiency within the LV, HV and M&E arena where Quartzelec continues to prosper. Join us for a unique experience where we value autonomy, giving our employees responsibility and ownership in their areas of expertise.

We are proud to support over 100 apprentices, recognised with the Employer Recognition Award in 2025. Our culture values autonomy and career growth, giving employees responsibility and the chance to make a real impact.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced annual leave + bank holidays
• Free 24 / 7 remote GP service
• Employee referral programme
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Free EV / hybrid charging points
• Long service recognition
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme and corporate perks