HV Electrician: Maintain & Inspect High/Low Voltage Systems

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 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.