Job Description:

HV Electrical Engineer – Deeside / Chester – £(phone number removed) + Quarterly Bonus + Overtime + 10% Pension + Private Medical

+++ HV Switching Experience Essential +++ 33kV to 415V Distribution Network +++ Specialist Training & Progression +++

Samuel Frank is recruiting for an HV Electrical Engineer to join a globally recognised manufacturing business at its large industrial site in Shotton, near Deeside and Chester.

The HV Electrical Engineer will work within the Electrical Distribution team, maintaining and improving the site’s HV/LV network from incoming 33kV supplies down to 415V distribution. The position combines planned maintenance, reactive fault-finding, upgrades and project work.

This is an opportunity for an HV Electrical Engineer with practical high voltage switching experience to develop further specialist skills and progress towards a Senior HV Electrical Engineer role.

Key aspects of the HV Electrical Engineer role include:

• High voltage switching experience is essential. Authorised Person (AP) status is desirable; relevant switching certificates and authorisations held must be current and valid.
• Planned, preventative and reactive maintenance of site substations, HV/LV switchgear and electrical distribution equipment.
• Switchgear maintenance, protection testing and monitoring the condition of the distribution network from 33kV to 415V.
• Electrical infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacement, repairs and improvement projects across the site.
• Supporting the HV Engineering Manager with HV projects, preventative maintenance and corrective work.
• Fault-finding across the distribution network and working with manufacturing teams to resolve electrical supply issues.
• Testing the site earthing network and operating and maintaining standby generators.
• Reviewing maintenance procedures, undertaking risk assessments and following electrical safety and environmental procedures.
• Helping develop apprentices and sharing technical knowledge; planning activities and directing personnel when required.
• Practical switchgear maintenance experience is important; knowledge of HV protection systems and SAP would be advantageous, with further training available.

Training, progression and benefits:

• £46,000–52500 basic salary plus quarterly bonus scheme (subject to business performance) and overtime/annualised additional hours as applicable.
• 10% employer pension contribution (6% employee contribution) and private medical cover (individual).
• 35 days’ annual holiday, annual pay review and free onsite parking.
• Extensive specialist training across HV/LV distribution equipment, switching, maintenance and protection systems.
• Opportunity to take on greater responsibility, deputise for the HV Engineering Manager when authorised and develop towards a Senior HV Electrical Engineer position.

The site is easily commutable from Deeside, Chester, Wrexham, Ellesmere Port, Broughton, Liverpool, Northwich, Runcorn, Widnes and Warrington.