HV Engineer (HV Authorised Person)

Nexus Careers Group Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site HVAP training

Career progression to Senior Authori s

Permanent role

Job summary

Nexus Careers Group Ltd is recruiting an HV Engineer to join a global facilities management company on a flagship site in Derby. As the HV Authorised Person, you will oversee safe operation and maintenance of the high voltage network powering a large manufacturing operation.

This permanent, full-time role offers a Monday–Friday day pattern (08:00–17:00) and a clear path to Senior Authorised Person and Authorising Engineer.

Qualifications

• Current HV Authorised Person (HVAP) status is essential.
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; HNC desirable.
• Experience operating and maintaining HV networks up to 11 kV in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as HV Authorised Person, carrying out HV and LV switching, isolation and earthing across the site’s distribution network.
• Write switching programmes and issue safety documents such as Permits to Work and Sanctions for Test.
• Conduct PPM and inspections on HV plant including switchgear, RMUs, transformers and substations.
• Fault-finding and response to HV and LV faults to minimise production disruption.
• Support protection testing, earthing tests and contractors during outages.
• Plan outages with production and site teams and keep HV records up to date.

Skills

HV Authorised Person

Electrical safety knowledge

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering

HNC desirable

Job description

HV Engineer (HV Authorised Person)

Location: Derby (site-based)

Salary: Up to £60,000

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00

About the Role

We’re recruiting an HV Engineer to join a leading global facilities management company on a flagship account at a world-renowned engineering and manufacturing site in Derby.

As the site’s HV Authorised Person, you’ll be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the high voltage network that powers a large, complex manufacturing operation. You’ll carry out switching, isolations and safety documentation, and keep the HV plant reliable so production keeps running. You’ll complete site-specific HVAP training and authorisation once you start, and there’s a clear progression route to Senior Authorised Person and Authorising Engineer. It’s a rare opportunity to build a long-term HV career on a prestigious site, with a Monday to Friday day pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as an HV Authorised Person, carrying out HV and LV switching, isolation and earthing across the site’s distribution network
• Writing switching programmes and issuing safety documents such as Permits to Work, Sanctions for Test and Limitations of Access
• Carrying out PPM and inspections on HV plant, including switchgear, ring main units, transformers and substations
• Fault-finding and responding to HV and LV faults to minimise disruption to production
• Supporting protection testing, earthing tests and specialist contractors during planned outages
• Planning outages with production and site teams, and keeping HV records and schematics up to date in line with the site’s electrical safety rules

Requirements

• Current HV Authorised Person (HVAP) status (essential)
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with HNC desirable
• Experience operating and maintaining HV networks, ideally up to 11kV, in an industrial, manufacturing or critical environment
• Strong knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations and safe systems of work
• 18th Edition (desirable)
• Willing to complete a DBS check once in the role

What’s on Offer

• Up to £60,000 basic salary
• Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00, with no shift work
• Site-specific HVAP training and authorisation provided
• Clear progression to Senior Authorised Person and Authorising Engineer
• Permanent role on a prestigious engineering and manufacturing site