HV Technician

High Voltage Technician Location: Leeds or Livingston Reports to: Project Manager Contract Type: Permanent, S/JIB Working Rules (37.5 hours per week) Livingston Building Services are a leading provider of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Services, delivering innovative engineering solutions across a range of sectors. Our continued success is built on commitment, collaboration, and quality from every person, in every role. We take pride in doing things well, striving to be a leading player in an ever-competitive industry. In return for your dedication, we remain committed to our vision of creating environments where people can truly thrive. Due to continued growth, we require a High Voltage (HV) Technician to join our expanding team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of high voltage systems across various sites and projects. You’ll take ownership of planning, coordination, testing, and safety documentation for HV works, while also providing technical expertise and mentorship within the team. Successful candidates will be working across a mixture of sectors including renewables, banking, commercial office, and industrial environments, and should have at least 3 years’ previous experience in this area. Applicants must have an ECS/CSCS card, hold full electrical qualifications, and possess knowledge of testing and inspecting. You’ll work both independently and as part of a wider collaborative team, demonstrating professionalism, initiative, and a proactive approach to safety. Effective communication and a customer-focused attitude are essential, as you’ll liaise regularly with clients, contractors, and colleagues across multiple projects. Key Responsibilities * Plan, coordinate, and execute high voltage works in line with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, promoting development and ensuring adherence to safety standards. * Carry out risk assessments and develop safe systems of work for all HV activities. * Collaborate with internal departments — operations, maintenance, and engineering — to maintain system reliability and integrity. * Serve as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies regarding HV operations and compliance. * Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses, implementing improvements and corrective actions where required. Qualifications: * Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Competent Person (High Voltage) or in a similar HV role. * Strong understanding of high voltage systems, switching operations, and safety protocols. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with sound decision-making under pressure. * Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Proven ability to supervise and mentor others in a technical environment. * Valid ECS Grade Card. * Recognised Apprenticeship / SVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification. * Full, clean UK driving licence. * Previous experience within commercial or industrial projects (minimum 3 years post-qualification). * Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred but not essential). Other information * Permanent role – S/JIB working Rules, 37.5 hours per week * Immediate start Valuing People at Livingston Livingston Building Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. One of our core values is to ‘Value People’. We are passionate about investing in people and genuinely take care about what we do and how we do it. This ensures that the working environment, staff, suppliers and the communities we serve always remain at the front-of-mind. Put simply, a diverse and inclusive workforce opens our business up to a much wider talent pool and greater innovation and creativity through teams with different experiences, backgrounds and education. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Building Services business. We look forward to hearing from you