HV Maintenance Tech

OCU; Neath; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

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OCU is seeking an experienced High Voltage Maintenance Technician to join our growing energy and utilities business in Neath, UK. You will inspect, maintain, test and fault-find HV electrical systems across diverse sites and travel to client locations across the UK to ensure safety, reliability and performance of critical infrastructure.

Based from South Wales operations, this role requires hands-on HV expertise, a relevant electrical qualification, and willingness to travel.

Competenze

• Proven experience working on high voltage electrical systems and equipment.
• Relevant electrical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent.
• Practical experience in HV maintenance, testing, commissioning or fault diagnosis.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety rules, safe systems of work and risk control.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Willingness to travel and work across the UK as required.

Mansioni

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on HV electrical systems and equipment up to 132kV.
• Inspect, test and diagnose faults across switchgear, transformers, protection systems and associated substation equipment.
• Support HV testing, commissioning, outage works and equipment repairs.
• Undertake switching operations where appropriately authorised and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Identify equipment defects, investigate faults and implement effective solutions.
• Complete accurate service reports, test results and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with electrical safety rules, company procedures, industry standards and client requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with clients, site teams, engineers and project managers.
• Support emergency call-outs and planned outages when required.

Conoscenze

HV experience

Electrical safety

Fault diagnosis

Driving licence

Independent work

Team collaboration

Formazione

Electrical qualification NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

HNC/HND or equivalent

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The Opportunity

OCU is looking for an experienced High Voltage Maintenance Technician to join our growing energy and utilities business. You will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, testing and fault-finding of HV electrical systems across a range of utility, industrial and renewable energy sites.

Application Deadline

30 November 2026

Department

OCU Connect

Location

Neath

Description

OCU is looking for an experienced High Voltage Maintenance Technician to join our growing energy and utilities business. You will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, testing and fault-finding of HV electrical systems across a range of utility, industrial and renewable energy sites.

Based from our South Wales operations, you will travel to client sites across the UK, helping to maintain the safety, reliability and performance of critical electrical infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on HV electrical systems and equipment up to 132kV.
• Inspect, test and diagnose faults across switchgear, transformers, protection systems and associated substation equipment.
• Support HV testing, commissioning, outage works and equipment repairs.
• Undertake switching operations where appropriately authorised and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Identify equipment defects, investigate faults and implement effective solutions.
• Complete accurate service reports, test results and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with electrical safety rules, company procedures, industry standards and client requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with clients, site teams, engineers and project managers.
• Support emergency call-outs and planned outages when required.

Essential

What You'll bring

• Proven experience working on high voltage electrical systems and equipment.
• Relevant electrical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent.
• Practical experience in HV maintenance, testing, commissioning or fault diagnosis.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety rules, safe systems of work and risk control.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Willingness to travel and work across the UK as required.

Desirable

• Senior Authorised Person (SAP) or Authorised Person (AP) experience.
• Experience working on National Grid, DNO, renewable energy or industrial sites.
• Knowledge of protection relays and secondary injection testing.
• Relevant safety qualifications such as IOSH, SMSTS or NEBOSH.
• First Aid at Work qualification.

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing [e-mail].