Senior HV Authorised Person - Switching & Safety

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Progression

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Birthday Leave

Private GP Services

Company Van

Overtime

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a High Voltage Authorised Person (AP) in Leeds. The role offers £60,000 – £64,000 plus training, progression and a benefits package, with substantial overtime potential.

Based in Leeds, you will coordinate HV switching, issue safety documentation, conduct risk assessments and ensure safe operation across commercial, industrial, and renewables projects. Full UK travel is involved.

Qualifications

• Experience as High Voltage Authorised Person (AP) in HV environments.
• Electrical qualifications including HV safety standards preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel UK wide.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform High Voltage switching operations.
• Issue permits to work and electrical safety documentation.
• Carry out risk assessments and implement safe systems of work.
• Support testing, inspection and maintenance of HV systems.
• Liaise with engineers, contractors and clients across projects.

Skills

HV AP experience

Education

Electrical qualifications

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a High Voltage Authorised Person (AP) in Leeds. The role offers £60,000 – £64,000 plus training, progression and a benefits package, with substantial overtime potential.

Based in Leeds, you will coordinate HV switching, issue safety documentation, conduct risk assessments and ensure safe operation across commercial, industrial, and renewables projects. Full UK travel is involved.