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Posted 02 August, 2026

High Voltage Engineer

Elevation Recruitment Group
Sheffield, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Elevation Recruitment Group are pleased to be working with a leading heavy manufacturing business who are looking to recruit an High VoltageEngineer to join their engineering team due to expansion in the business.

High Voltage Engineer – Heavy Manufacturing\n

Days Only (Flexible Working Hours) | 37.5 Hours per Week | £50,000

Benefits:\n
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  • 33 days annual leave
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  • Pension matched up to 8%
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  • Death in Service
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  • Free onsite parking
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  • Free fruit, tea & coffee
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  • Multi-faith room
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  • On-site physiotherapy & occupational health support
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Responsibilities:\n
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  • Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across site electrical infrastructure and production equipment
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  • Control and maintain HV & LV electrical networks, ensuring statutory inspections are completed
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  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults on PLC/CNC/SCADA controlled machinery
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  • Develop and implement PPM strategies to maximise plant reliability and minimise downtime
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  • Support continuous improvement projects, driving energy efficiency and equipment reliability
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  • Identify obsolete electrical equipment and develop upgrade/replacement plans
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  • Order and manage electrical spares through the company's maintenance management system
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  • Work alongside OEM service engineers when required
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  • Participate in daily and weekly maintenance planning meetings
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  • Carry out safety and quality risk assessments, ensuring compliance with site standards and legislation
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  • Support lean manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste
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What We're Looking For:\n
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  • HNC, HND or recognised Electrical Engineering apprenticeship (time served) - Level 3 may be considered
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  • Experience working within a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment
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  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical control systems
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  • Experience working with HV & LV electrical systems and switching activities
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  • Knowledge of PLC/CNC control systems
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  • Understanding of modern maintenance and reliability techniques including PPM
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  • Root cause analysis and problem-solving experience
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  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings
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  • IOSH qualification or similar would be advantageous
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  • Contractor management or project management experience would be beneficial
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This role is commutable from:Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Wakefield, Worksop, Leeds, Huddersfield, Chesterfield.

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Suited candidates may previously have held roles such as: Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Electrician, Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Shift Electrician, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Technician, Plant Maintenance Engineer, Industrial Electrician, High Voltage Engineer, Senior Authorised Person, Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer