HV Electrical Engineer

Samuel Frank; Shotton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

10% pension contribution

Private medical cover

35 days holiday

Onsite parking

Pay review

Specialist training

Job summary

Samuel Frank is recruiting an HV Electrical Engineer for an industrial site in Shotton, near Deeside and Chester. The role focuses on maintaining and improving the 33kV to 415V HV/LV network within the distribution team, combining planned maintenance with reactive faults and project work.

This position offers progression toward a Senior HV Electrical Engineer role, with specialist training and a structured development path.

Qualifications

• High voltage switching experience is essential.
• AP status is desirable; relevant switching certificates and authorisations must be current and valid.
• Experience with HV/LV distribution networks and switchgear is required.
• Fault-finding across HV distribution networks and coordination with manufacturing teams is expected.
• Knowledge of HV protection systems is advantageous; SAP experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Planned, preventative and reactive maintenance of site substations, HV/LV switchgear and electrical distribution equipment.
• Switchgear maintenance, protection testing and monitoring the 33kV to 415V network.
• Supporting HV projects, maintenance and corrective work for the HV Engineering Manager.
• Fault-finding and resolving electrical supply issues with manufacturing teams.
• Develop apprentices and share technical knowledge; assist with risk assessments and procedures.

Skills

High voltage switching

AP status desirable

HV/LV distribution

Fault-finding

Protection systems knowledge

Training/mentoring

Tools

SAP

Job description

HV Electrical Engineer - Deeside / Chester - £(phone number removed) + Quarterly Bonus + Overtime + 10% Pension + Private Medical

HV Switching Experience Essential

33kV to 415V Distribution Network

Specialist Training & Progression

Samuel Frank is recruiting for an HV Electrical Engineer to join a globally recognised manufacturing business at its large industrial site in Shotton, near Deeside and Chester.

The HV Electrical Engineer will work within the Electrical Distribution team, maintaining and improving the site's HV/LV network from incoming 33kV supplies down to 415V distribution. The position combines planned maintenance, reactive fault-finding, upgrades and project work.

This is an opportunity for an HV Electrical Engineer with practical high voltage switching experience to develop further specialist skills and progress towards a Senior HV Electrical Engineer role.

Key aspects of the HV Electrical Engineer role include:

• High voltage switching experience is essential. Authorised Person (AP) status is desirable; relevant switching certificates and authorisations held must be current and valid.
• Planned, preventative and reactive maintenance of site substations, HV/LV switchgear and electrical distribution equipment.
• Switchgear maintenance, protection testing and monitoring the condition of the distribution network from 33kV to 415V.
• Electrical infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacement, repairs and improvement projects across the site.
• Supporting the HV Engineering Manager with HV projects, preventative maintenance and corrective work.
• Fault-finding across the distribution network and working with manufacturing teams to resolve electrical supply issues.
• Testing the site earthing network and operating and maintaining standby generators.
• Reviewing maintenance procedures, undertaking risk assessments and following electrical safety and environmental procedures.
• Helping develop apprentices and sharing technical knowledge; planning activities and directing personnel when required.
• Practical switchgear maintenance experience is important; knowledge of HV protection systems and SAP would be advantageous, with further training available.

Training, progression and benefits:

• £46,#removed# basic salary plus quarterly bonus scheme (subject to business performance) and overtime/annualised additional hours as applicable.
• 10% employer pension contribution (6% employee contribution) and private medical cover (individual).
• 35 days' annual holiday, annual pay review and free onsite parking.
• Extensive specialist training across HV/LV distribution equipment, switching, maintenance and protection systems.
• Opportunity to take on greater responsibility, deputise for the HV Engineering Manager when authorised and develop towards a Senior HV Electrical Engineer position.

The site is easily commutable from Deeside, Chester, Wrexham, Ellesmere Port, Broughton, Liverpool, Northwich, Runcorn, Widnes and Warrington