HV Maintenance Manager

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.