HV/LV Infrastructure Engineer
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HV/LV Infrastructure Engineer to join our skilled team at Workington Mill. This is a full‑time, permanent role offering a competitive salary.
Your future challenge
We are looking for an experienced and proactive HV/LV Infrastructure Engineer to join our Engineering team at Workington Mill. Reporting to the E/I & Automation Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and developing the mill‑wide HV/LV infrastructure to maximise availability, reliability, and long‑term performance of our electrical systems.
This specialist engineering role has a broad mill‑wide focus, with ownership of the HV/LV systems and roadmap, supporting obsolescence, spare parts strategy, service agreements, and technical competence development.
You will also ensure compliance with BS7671 for electrical installations and testing while contributing to the engineering duty rota and supporting business continuity and risk management activities.
Your main areas of responsibility
- Responsible for the site HV/LV infrastructure from import / export transformers through the HV and LV distribution to the LV boards.
- Site HV Senior Authorised Person for electrical infrastructure and distribution.
- HV switching as required to support mill operations.
- Own and develop the HV/LV infrastructure roadmap across the mill.
- Lead technical assessments and support prioritisation of engineering work.
- Develop and improve maintenance strategies, engineering standards, and work task templates.
- Prepare, coordinate, and supervise contractor activities, including inductions and competence audits.
- Lead modifications in line with change control procedures.
To succeed in the role
We are looking for someone with strong technical expertise within HV/LV infrastructure, a proactive approach, analytical, organised, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively across departments.
You bring a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, combined with the ability to lead technical activities and influence stakeholders at all levels.
We believe you have
- A recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent experience working with large‑scale electrical distribution systems.
- HNC qualification in Electrical Engineering (Degree Preferred).
- Excellent understanding of HV/LV systems, switchgear, substations, UPS systems, and electrical infrastructure.
- Previous experience as Senior Authorised Person for electrical distribution systems on a large industrial site.
- Knowledge of BS7671 and electrical compliance requirements.
What Holmen offers you
- Competitive salary.
- Fantastic contributory pension scheme.
- Private health insurance.
- Life assurance.
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
- Option to purchase additional holidays.
- A range of health and wellbeing benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Occupational health provision.
- On‑site staff canteen.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Benefit Hub employee discount platform.
- Social club with events throughout the year.
- Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity support.
Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
Closing date
16:00 on Sunday 14th June 2026
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