At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and develop HV/LV infrastructure for optimal performance at Workington Mill.
- Company: Join Holmen Board and Paper, a leader in sustainable paperboard production.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private health insurance, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Work in a beautiful location near the Lake District with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a pioneering company focused on sustainability.
- Qualifications: Electrical Engineering background with experience in HV/LV systems required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HV/LV Infrastructure Engineer to join our skilled team at our Workington Mill. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary.
A smart and meaningful choice
Holmen Board and Paper is a Swedish company and a member of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboard under the brand Incada. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients' customers. Since 2013 we have powered the mill almost entirely by fossil fuel free energy. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately 340 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England.
Your future challenge
We are now 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 the availability, reliability, and long-term performance of our electrical systems. This is a specialist engineering role with a broad mill-wide focus, where you will take ownership of the HV/LV systems & roadmap, supporting the management of obsolescence, spare parts strategies, 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 and a proactive approach to engineering improvement and reliability. You are analytical, organised, and comfortable working both 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).
- Excellent understanding of HV/LV systems, switchgear, substations, UPS systems, and electrical infrastructure.
- Previous experience of being 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 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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