Job Description

Electrical Engineer- High Voltage

Salary: Highly Competitive Salary

Location: Essex

Shift Pattern: Day Shifts + On-Call rota

We're proud to be working with a prestigious global business with a rapidly growing, highly automated site in Essex. They are now seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to work on High Voltage  to join their expanding engineering team. This role will act as theelectrical expert for the site and the facilities.

The two Electrical HV Engineers to join the Infrastructure and Facilities team . The main purpose of this role is to ensure uninterrupted electrical power across this impressive site , focusing on HV cabling, terminations, and electrical infrastructure reliability. This is a hands-on, high-responsibility role, reporting to the Electrical Manager.

Once deemed competent, engineers will participate in the on-call rotationwhich is compensated whether or not they are called out.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure HV power solutions are planned and constructed to meet current and future growth/demands of the Port and Park.
• Maintain electrical infrastructure up to industry standards while complying with statutory and international regulations.
• Plan, install, and maintain electrical infrastructure to support the site and business park operations and expansion.
• Act as Senior Authorised Person on site, providing support during emergencies and unscheduled shutdowns.
• Ensure contracts are in place for third-party support to recover networks from unexpected shutdowns.
• Monitor electricity consumption via SCADA and BMS systems across buildings, terminal lighting, and equipment.
• Ensure 100% availability and reliability of electrical supply across the port and park.
• Develop skills and knowledge to manage day-to-day switching and electrical issues.
• Ensure compliance with Electrical Safe Systems of Work and maintain all required documentation.
• Manage electrical infrastructure construction and maintenance contracts to time, budget, and quality standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in High Voltage (HV) electrical engineering
• Strong technical knowledge of HV cabling, terminations, electrical infrastructure, and SCADA
• Competence in managing contractors and supervising electrical projects.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in electrical systems.
• Awareness of statutory compliance, industry standards, and safe systems of work.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotations and respond effectively to emergencies.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for a global industry leader in logistics and supply chain
• Exposure to state-of-the-art site
• Structured career development and training in high voltage
• Work in a modern, safe, and well-resourced environment

If you are an experienced HV Electrical Engineer ready to take ownership of critical infrastructure in a global logistics environment, please click Apply. xbpsjku

For more information, contact Matthew Lye at Pioneer Selection.