O&M Engineer

Matchtech Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced O&M Engineer to manage HV systems up to 132kV across UK renewable energy assets. The role combines field-based work with hybrid elements, covering operation, maintenance and switching duties.

The ideal candidate will hold SAP status or equivalent, with proven HV experience and qualifications. A vehicle, competitive salary and benefits package accompany the role.

Qualifications

• HV experience up to 132kV and isolation/earthing
• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• GWO certifications and ECS/CSCS card

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and oversee HV switching operations up to 132kV.
• Issue safety documentation and ensure compliance with safety rules.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on HV/LV equipment.
• Manage fault finding, diagnostics and outage response.
• Produce RAMS, work packages and technical reports.
• Co-ordinate technicians and contractors on site.

Skills

HV switching operations

Electrical fault-finding

RAMS & safety documentation

Team leadership

Onshore wind experience

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

GWO certifications

Tools

ECS/CSCS card

Job description

UK - North England & Scotland (Hybrid Field-Based) Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Benefits

Basic: 40-50k

OTE: 20k-30k (Call out, bonus, overtime, door to door pay)

Are you an experienced O&M Engineer looking for an opportunity to work across critical renewable energy and power infrastructure assets?

We're seeking an experienced HV professional to take ownership of the operation, maintenance, testing, and switching of HV electrical systems up to 132kV, supporting a growing portfolio of energy projects across the UK.

The Role:

As an O&M engineer , you'll play a key role in maintaining the safe and reliable operation of high-voltage electrical networks and associated infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, executing and overseeing HV switching operations up to 132kV.
• Issuing safety documentation and ensuring compliance with company safety rules and operational procedures.
• Performing scheduled, preventative and reactive maintenance on HV/LV equipment.
• Managing fault finding, diagnostics, repairs and outage response activities.
• Producing technical reports, remedial work quotations, RAMS and work packages.
• Testing electrical installations and analysing results.
• Coordinating technicians and contractors on site.
• Supervising, mentoring and assessing junior engineers.
• Managing project resources and supporting project delivery.
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with industry regulations, safety standards and company QMS requirements.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

Current or Previous Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status

Experience operating and maintaining HV electrical systems up to at least 33kV

Experience carrying out HV switching, isolation and earthing activities

Strong understanding of protection systems, substations, transformers, switchgear and associated HV equipment

Electrical fault-finding and testing experience including:

• Insulation Resistance (IR)
• Continuity Testing
• VLF Testing
• Ductor Testing
• Pressure Testing

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• Experience working within renewable energy environments, particularly onshore wind.
• GWO certifications.
• ECS/CSCS card.
• Experience working on private networks and substations up to 132kV.

There is no sponsorship available for this role! Applicants must have the right to work in the UK now and in the future!