HV Engineer (HV Authorised Person)

Nexus Careers Group Ltd; Temple Normanton; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site-specific HVAP training

Clear progression to Senior AP

Permanent role

Prestigious site

Job summary

Nexus Careers Group Ltd. is seeking an HV Engineer (HV Authorised Person) for a site-based role in Derby. The successful candidate will manage HV and LV switching, write safe switching programs, and oversee testing and maintenance on HV plant within a flagship engineering site.

Applicants must hold HVAP status and a Level 3 electrical qualification, with DBS clearance possible. Competitive salary and permanent, full-time employment are offered on a Monday–Friday basis.

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 11kV in an industrial/ manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations and safe systems of work.
• 18th Edition is desirable.
• Willing to complete a DBS check.

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.

Skills

HV Authorised Person (HVAP)

Electrical Engineering

HV network experience

DBS check willingness

Education

Level 3 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.

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