HV Authorised Person

Wolviston Management Services Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services are recruiting on behalf of Tioxide Materials Ltd for an experienced HV Authorised Person to join the Engineering team at their Greatham, Hartlepool facility. The role reports to the Electrical Technical Authority, supporting maintenance, inspections and fault diagnosis to ensure asset integrity and safety.

The ideal candidate will be trained as a High Voltage Authorised Person with proven HV/LV experience, able to lead contractor resources and drive compliance with

Qualifications

• Essential: ONC level in Electrical Engineering or current progression towards.
• Significant HV/LV electrical engineering experience in chemical/process/manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations and British Standards.
• Experience with 11kV networks and HV/LV systems.
• Trained as a High Voltage Authorised Person.
• Experience planning and executing electrical maintenance activities.
• Ability to lead, supervise and coordinate contractor resources safely.

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical operations, maintenance, inspection and testing comply with regs, standards and site procedures.
• Carry out scheduled HV/LV maintenance per the maintenance strategy and SAP guidance.
• Lead and supervise personnel and contractors to deliver maintenance plans safely and effectively.
• Provide technical support and fault diagnosis leadership to Asset Teams and projects.

Skills

HV/LV experience

ONC qualification

Electrical standards

11kV networks

High Voltage AP

Maintenance planning

SAP familiarity

Contractor supervision

Regulatory compliance

Fault diagnosis

Education

ONC level electrical engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

HV Authorised Person

Location: Hartlepool, Co Durham

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: Sep 11th, 2026

Ref: 1702100

Wolviston Management Services are recruiting on behalf of Tioxide Materials Ltd for an experienced HV Authorised Person to join the Engineering team at their manufacturing facility in Greatham, Hartlepool, please see details below:

Job Purpose

The HV Authorised Person is part of the Engineering function and reports to the Electrical Technical Authority, working under the direction of the HV Senior Authorised Person. The role works closely with the HV Senior Authorised Person and Electrical Technical Authority, Asset Teams, Project Group, electrical technicians, contractors and site operations teams to support the integrity, reliability and compliance of the Greatham site's electrical infrastructure.

The role supports the HV Senior Authorised Person in maintaining the integrity, reliability and compliance of the site's electrical infrastructure through predictive and preventative maintenance routines, defect repair and the leadership of third‑party contractors. The position ensures electrical infrastructure is operated, maintained, inspected and tested in accordance with regulatory, corporate and site standards, helping to mitigate risks to safety, asset integrity and site production capability.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Electrical Compliance & Standards: Ensure electrical operations, maintenance, inspection and testing activities are carried out in compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate standards, site procedures and recognised industry best practice.
• Maintenance Delivery: Carry out scheduled electrical infrastructure maintenance activities in accordance with the overall maintenance strategy and guidance provided by the Electrical Technical Authority.
• Predictive & Preventative Maintenance: Perform predictive and preventative HV/LV maintenance routines in accordance with the site maintenance management system (SAP).
• Inspection, Testing & Supervision: Carry out maintenance, inspection and testing activities while leading and supervising associated personnel and contractor resources to ensure safe and effective delivery of maintenance plans.
• Permit‑to‑Work Responsibilities: Act as Permit Acceptor where required and authorise or issue HV Permits to Work and Limitation of Access Permits for external work groups.
• Technical Support & Fault Finding: Provide electrical technical support and guidance to Asset Teams, leading unusual or complex fault diagnosis activities and supporting effective resolution of electrical issues.
• Asset Improvement Projects: Carry out electrical asset improvement activities, including infrastructure upgrades and replacement projects for ageing or obsolete equipment.
• Project & Development Support: Support capital project design, installation and commissioning activities involving electrical infrastructure and systems, while assisting with the training and development of site electrical resources and maintaining SAP maintenance plans and tasks.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified to a minimum of ONC level in Electrical Engineering or currently working towards this qualification.
• Significant HV/LV electrical engineering experience gained within chemical manufacturing, process manufacturing, utilities, power distribution or a similar industrial environment.
• Good working knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations.
• Good working knowledge of relevant British Standards relating to electrical infrastructure, inspection, testing and safe operation.
• Experience of high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, including networks up to and including 11kV.
• Trained as a High Voltage Authorised Person.
• Experience in the planning and execution of electrical maintenance, inspection and testing activities.
• Ability to provide technical support and guidance on complex electrical fault diagnosis.
• Ability to lead and supervise associate and contractor resources safely and effectively
• Strong commitment to compliance, safe systems of work and engineering best practice.

Desirable

• Experience working within a high-hazard, Upper Tier COMAH or chemical manufacturing environment.
• Experience acting as an Authorised Person on industrial HV networks.
• Experience issuing HV Permits to Work, Limitation of Access Permits and Conditions for Live Working permits.
• Experience using SAP to maintain maintenance tasks, plans or associated technical objects.
• Experience supporting the coaching and development of electrical technicians or site electrical resources.

Benefits

We offer a Workplace Pension Scheme via Legal & General, there is a 4% minimum employee contribution, the company will match your own contributions up to a maximum of 8%. We also allow employee Additional Voluntary Contributions to help you save for the future.

Private Medical Insurance (optional), Life Assurance and Income Protection are all included as contractual benefits with us, providing desired security where it matters most.

About the Organisation

Tioxide manufactures premium-performance titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments, marketed under the TIOXIDE® and DELTIO® brands, and supplied to customers worldwide across a range of essential applications.

Headquartered in Stockton-on-Tees in the UK, Tioxide combines more than 50 years of manufacturing heritage with advanced technical expertise, strong customer partnerships, and a commitment to continuous innovation.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of LB Group, the world's leading TiO2 pigment and titanium sponge manufacturer, Tioxide is entering an exciting new chapter. As the business continues to evolve, we are welcoming new talent to help build on our strong heritage and contribute to our future success.

At Tioxide, you'll have the chance to make a real impact in a business where people work together, take ownership, deliver on their commitments and continually look for better ways of doing things.

Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll be joining a business with a proud history, a supportive team and a clear vision for the future.