HV Engineer (HV Authorised Person)
Location: Derby (site-based)
Salary: Up to £60,000
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00
About the Role
We’re recruiting an HV Engineer to join a leading global facilities management company on a flagship account at a world-renowned engineering and manufacturing site in Derby.
As the site’s HV Authorised Person, you’ll be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the high voltage network that powers a large, complex manufacturing operation. You’ll carry out switching, isolations and safety documentation, and keep the HV plant reliable so production keeps running. You’ll complete site-specific HVAP training and authorisation once you start, and there’s a clear progression route to Senior Authorised Person and Authorising Engineer. It’s a rare opportunity to build a long-term HV career on a prestigious site, with a Monday to Friday day pattern.
Key Responsibilities
* Acting as an HV Authorised Person, carrying out HV and LV switching, isolation and earthing across the site’s distribution network
* Writing switching programmes and issuing safety documents such as Permits to Work, Sanctions for Test and Limitations of Access
* Carrying out PPM and inspections on HV plant, including switchgear, ring main units, transformers and substations
* Fault-finding and responding to HV and LV faults to minimise disruption to production
* Supporting protection testing, earthing tests and specialist contractors during planned outages
* Planning outages with production and site teams, and keeping HV records and schematics up to date in line with the site’s electrical safety rules
Requirements
* Current HV Authorised Person (HVAP) status (essential)
* Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with HNC desirable
* Experience operating and maintaining HV networks, ideally up to 11kV, in an industrial, manufacturing or critical environment
* Strong knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations and safe systems of work
* 18th Edition (desirable)
* Willing to complete a DBS check once in the role
What’s on Offer
* Up to £60,000 basic salary
* Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00, with no shift work
* Site-specific HVAP training and authorisation provided
* Clear progression to Senior Authorised Person and Authorising Engineer
* Permanent role on a prestigious engineering and manufacturing site
If you’re an HV Authorised Person looking for a long-term role with genuine progression on a world-class site, apply today for more information