HV Electrical Engineer - 33kV-415V Switching & Projects

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

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.