Junior Commissioning Technician (High Voltage)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in high-voltage infrastructure is seeking a Junior Commissioning Technician to assist experienced engineers in testing and commissioning HV systems. This role offers structured training, career progression, and excellent benefits, including a company vehicle, travel allowances, and private healthcare. Candidates should have an electrical background and a full UK driving license, with a keen interest in high voltage systems and willingness to travel nationwide.

Benefits

Training

Progression

Company Vehicle

Travel Allowances

Private Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Electrical background (apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or practical experience) required.
• Interest in specializing in HV commissioning is essential.
• Full UK driving license required, travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with HV testing & commissioning (up to 132kV+).
• Support with equipment setup, safety checks, RAMS and documentation.
• Travel nationwide to project sites.

Skills

Interest in high voltage systems

Electrical background

Ability to travel nationwide

Education

Apprenticeship or HNC/HND

Job description

Junior Commissioning Technician (High Voltage)

£46,000 - £54,000 + Training + Progression + Company Vehicle + Travel Allowances + Private Healthcare + Pension

Home (Field-based)

Are you an electrically trained engineer or technician looking to take your career into the world of High Voltage commissioning? Do you want structured training, exposure to major infrastructure projects, and the opportunity to become a fully qualified HV Commissioning Engineer?

This company is a leading specialist in delivering high-voltage infrastructure across the UK. You'll be supported by experienced engineers while gaining hands-on experience with equipment up to 132kV and beyond, working on projects within utilities, renewable energy, and critical infrastructure.

In this role, you will assist senior engineers with the testing and commissioning of HV systems, learn to carry out primary/secondary injection testing, support with site safety documentation, and prepare detailed reports. You will travel nationwide to project sites, developing your skills while playing a vital role in the delivery of safe, reliable, high-quality HV installations.

This role suits someone with an electrical background (apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or practical experience), keen to specialise in HV commissioning and progress their career with a company offering training, progression, and excellent benefits.

The Role:

• Assist senior engineers with HV testing & commissioning (up to 132kV+)
• Support with equipment setup, safety checks, RAMS and documentation
• Learn injection testing, relay testing and SCADA/fibre optic systems
• Nationwide travel to project sites

The Person:

• Electrical background (apprenticeship / HNC / HND / hands-on experience)
• Interest in high voltage systems / commissioning
• Full UK driving licence, willing to travel nationwide

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.