Job Title: High Voltage Engineer
Department: Tata Packaging
Location: Trostre (SA14)
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Closing Date: Thursday 16th July 2026
We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.
At Tata Steel’s Trostre Works, our electrical distribution networks are critical to everything we do. We’re now looking for a High Voltage Engineer to take ownership of those networks, shape long-term strategy, and lead the safe, compliant operation of HV and LV systems across site.
This is a senior, trusted engineering role with genuine influence - combining hands-on technical authority, leadership of specialist teams, and close collaboration with National Grid and regulatory bodies.
What you will do
As High Voltage Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and development of Trostre’s HV and LV electrical distribution networks, covering 33kV, 11kV, 3.3kV, 415Vac and 230Vdc systems. You’ll lead the inspection and maintenance teams and manage budgets of around £1m.
You’ll also fulfil the duties of Deputy High Voltage Engineer in Charge, representing Trostre internally across Tata Steel UK and externally with the Competent Authority and National Grid. The High Voltage Engineer’s responsibilities will include:
- Leading and developing the onsite HV/LV inspection, testing and maintenance teams
- Supporting compliance with electrical, health, safety and environmental legislation
- Acting as the primary interface with National Grid, managing permits and works on site
- Setting site electrical policy in line with BS, EN, IEC and Tata Steel standards
- Shaping capital investment, CAPEX and SRE plans for HV equipment replacement
- Managing contractors and internal resources to meet manufacturing and maintenance needs
- Supporting shutdowns, start-ups and fault response through a best-endeavours call-out system
Driving continuous improvement through audits, reviews and Management of Change
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What you will need
You’ll be an experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in high-voltage systems and the confidence to operate as a senior technical authority within a complex industrial environment.
You’ll bring:
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience gained in an industrial or manufacturing setting
- Proven experience managing and maintaining high-voltage electrical distribution systems, ideally within heavy industry
- A strong working knowledge of electrical safety, compliance and risk assessment, with the ability to set and uphold standards
- Experience leading teams, managing contractors and influencing stakeholders at all levels
- The ability to manage budgets, maintenance strategies and long-term asset planning
Clear communication skills and the confidence to represent the site with external bodies, including network operators and regulators
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Ready to make a difference?
For a full job description or if you’d like an informal discussion, please contact: [email protected]
Please note: You may use AI tools to help prepare your application. However, all information must be accurate and based on your own experience. We value genuine, honest responses that reflect who you are.
What we can offer you
Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:
- A market competitive salary
- 35 days holidays per annum
- Annual Pay Review
- Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
- Ongoing Tata Steel training, which has built a reputation as one of the best within the industry
- Private Healthcare Scheme (Individual cover)
- One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.
Why us?
Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.
Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.
Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here Stoves cooking less carbon – YouTube
