HV Maintenance Manager
Our client, a leading firm in the power utilities and energy sector, is currently seeking a dynamic and HV Maintenance Manager to join their Private Networks department. This is a permanent, full-time role working Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate day-to-day operations of HV service teams, including SAPs, engineers, and field technicians.
- Ensure adherence to HV network safety rules, switching protocols, and all relevant statutory and industry standards.
- Plan and allocate resources efficiently to meet service commitments, planned maintenance, fault response, and project support needs.
- Oversee incident response and restoration activities, ensuring fast, safe, and customer-focused outcomes.
- Drive service excellence across HV maintenance, testing, inspection, and emergency response.
- Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring all operations follow H&S legislation and internal safety management systems.
- Act as the operational point of contact for key customers, building trust and ensuring service expectations are met.
- Lead, mentor, and support HV operational teams to ensure high engagement, competency, and performance.
Job Requirements:
- Experience in High Voltage (11kV-66kV) private network operations, maintenance, or service delivery.
- Strong understanding of HV safety rules, switching processes, and electrical network operation.
- Proven experience managing field service teams in a safety-critical environment.
- Knowledge of DNO/IDNO standards, maintenance regimes, and private network compliance requirements.
- HNC/HND or higher in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status or prior HV authorisation desirable.
- IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification preferred.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits:
- £75,000-£85,000 per annum
- Company car or car allowance
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Career development and progression opportunities with the chance to earn professional qualifications
- 24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental health support & counselling services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discount club for supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more
- Life assurance cover
- Long service recognition
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
If you have extensive experience in High Voltage private network operations and are looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team in Wakefield.
