LV / HV M&E Technician
Location: London
Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 per annum (Dependant on Experience)
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced LV / HV M&E Technician to join a prestigious long-term energy contract in London.
The role will involve the operation and maintenance of two Energy Centres, supporting the reliable distribution of heat and electricity across a large-scale energy network.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical or M&E technician with a strong background in LV/HV systems, electrical generation and mechanical maintenance to develop their career within a technically demanding environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain HTHW boilers and 11kV electrical generating plant
- Carry out mechanical maintenance on pumps, valves and water systems
- Manage and maintain LV/HV electrical distribution systems
- Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks
- Use IT monitoring and CAFM systems to manage maintenance activities
- Work in accordance with Permit to Work procedures
- Maintain accurate health and safety documentation
- Write, review and implement Risk Assessments and Method Statements
- Issue and manage Permits to Work where required
- Maintain safety documentation and electrical records
- Ensure PPMs and reactive maintenance tasks are completed within required timescales
- Support the safe and efficient operation of energy generation and distribution systems
- Understand and work in accordance with relevant supply and service contracts
- Participate in LV/HV Authorised Person accreditation and training where required
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- City & Guilds Electrical Theory & Installation qualification
- City & Guilds 2391 Test & Inspection or equivalent
- Strong electrical fault-finding and practical maintenance skills
- Previous experience working with electrical generation systems
- Experience working with LV/HV electrical systems
- Experience with large-scale boiler plant
- Mechanical maintenance experience
- Experience working with pumps and valves is highly desirable
- Confined Spaces experience is desirable, although training can be provided
- Good understanding of health and safety procedures and safe systems of work
- Experience working with Permit to Work systems
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Experience using CAFM or maintenance management systems
What We Offer
- £38,000 – £45,000 per annum
- 24 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days after two years, plus public holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee discount schemes
- Gym membership discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Support towards additional technical qualifications and accreditations
- Opportunities to develop LV/HV Authorised Person competencies
- Employee referral rewards
About the Opportunity
This is a technically varied position suited to an experienced M&E Technician, Electrical Technician, HV Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Multi-Skilled Technician who is looking to work within a critical energy environment.
The successful candidate will plyay an important role in maintaining the availability, safety and reliability of electrical generation, distribution and mechanical plant.
If you have the required electrical qualifications and experience with LV/HV systems and are looking for your next opportunity in London, we would like to hear from you.
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a City & Guilds Electrical Installation qualification and a C&G 2391 Test & Inspection (or equivalent)?
- Do you have hands-on experience working with LV/HV electrical systems, including 11kV equipment or electrical generation plant?
- Do you have experience maintaining large-scale mechanical plant such as boilers, pumps and valves?
Have you previously worked with Permit to Work systems, Risk Assessments, Method Statements and electrical safety procedures?
- Are you based within a commutable distance of London, and are you comfortable undertaking LV/HV Authorised Person training if required?
Work Location: In person
