HV Electrician

Chemring Energetics UK Ltd; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Job summary

Chemring Energetics UK Ltd. is seeking an experienced High Voltage Electrician to maintain and support site HV/LV networks in a high-hazard manufacturing environment.

You will troubleshoot, inspect, and operate distribution systems, provide on-the-job training to apprentices, and support capital projects with commissioning and testing. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration across site teams.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion of a recognised Apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Certificate in high voltage system operations.
• Experience in LV cable jointing.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out HV/LV distribution system maintenance, inspection and operation.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain transformers, switches, capacitors and regulators.
• Fabricate/ install duct banks, cable runs, panels and transformer banks.
• Inspect systems, conduct tests and document findings.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with teams.
• Provide on-the-job training to apprentices.

Skills

High Voltage

Electrical distribution

Drawings reading

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Apprentice training

Education

Recognised Apprenticeship or equivalent

Certificate in HV system operations

LV cable jointing experience

Tools

Testing equipment operation

Circuit protection devices

Job description

Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment based on energetic materials for defence, civil defence, and key commercial customers.

Are you an experienced High Voltage Electrician with a proven track record in maintaining and supporting high and low voltage electrical networks? We’re looking for an HV Electrician to take responsibility for the maintenance, inspection, and operation of the site-wide HV and LV distribution systems. With a critical role in ensuring safe and reliable electrical infrastructure across the site, this position is central to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performing facility in a unique and high-hazard manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out all activities in full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and procedures; proactively report unsafe acts or conditions via the Near Miss system.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HV and LV distribution systems, including transformers, circuit interrupters, reclosers, capacitors, voltage regulators, and medium voltage switches.
• Fabricate and install components such as duct banks, cable runs, concrete pads for electrical equipment, risers, transformer banks, and low voltage electrical panels.
• Operate various components on the HV distribution system, including isolation switches, interrupters, capacitor banks, and transformers.
• Inspect distribution systems, conduct tests, and document findings.
• Respond to emergency calls and take necessary actions.
• Provide support for in-house capital and operational projects, including commissioning, testing, and inspecting finished work.
• Provide on-the-job training to apprentices.
• Operate a variety of testing, calibration, and repair equipment, including voltmeters, ammeters, insulation testers, high potential test sets, and circuit breaker testers.
• Coordinate work with customers, project managers, other crafts, and inspectors; review plans, drawings, and instructions to plan work.
• Assist other crafts as required.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and up-to-date knowledge of materials and systems.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation of all work performed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Certificate of completion of a recognised Apprenticeship, accredited trade school, or equivalent experience and training comparable to crafts status as a High Voltage Electrician to Approved Person.
• Certificate in high voltage system operations.
• Experience in LV cable jointing.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrates a personal commitment to Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
• Has a strong bias for action, spotting potential issues early and coordinating effective resolutions.
• Seeks out and implements new ideas and opportunities that deliver real business benefits.
• Builds and nurtures effective relationships to improve performance.
• Brings strong IT, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Understands company policies and procedures to ensure compliance across site operations.
• Communicates clearly and confidently at all levels.

Benefits:

In return, we offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, an employee assistance programme, and a range of flexible benefits including Cycle2work and several local and national employee discounts.