High Voltage Technician

Stoke-on-Trent
£35,000 per annum

We are looking for a High Voltage Technician to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing team responsible for the build, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of high-voltage electrical systems.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical professional to work on advanced technologies within a regulated production environment, supporting product development, fault investigation, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build, install, test, commission, and maintain high-voltage equipment and systems.
  • Carry out fault finding, diagnostics, and troubleshooting using specialist test equipment.
  • Support operational testing and performance monitoring activities.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • Complete maintenance records, test reports, and technical documentation accurately.

Requirements

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience working with high-voltage electrical systems.
  • Experience with installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and fault finding.
  • Strong understanding of HV safety procedures, switching, and lockout/tagout (LOTO).
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Experience within a manufacturing, production, engineering, utilities, rail, power generation, or industrial environment.

Desirable Skills

  • HVDC systems experience.
  • HV Authorised Person (AP) certification.
  • IPC J-STD-001 soldering certification.
  • Experience working with quality systems and controlled engineering documentation.
  • Knowledge of transformers, converters, switchgear, control systems, and power distribution equipment

If you have the skills and experience outlined above and would like to be considered for this position, please contact Aadhya Kapoor on 01784775880 or send your CV to [email protected]

Alternatively, apply directly to this advert!

Proactive offers a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you refer someone suited to this role and they are placed by Proactive, you could receive £250. T&Cs apply


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£32,000.00 - £35,000.00
Per annum
GBP32000 - GBP35000 per annum + Negotiable
Added 21/10/2026
Reference: HV90_1792588837

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