ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN — HV/LV DISTRIBUTION, PANELS & EMERGENCY SYSTEMS

JOB SUMMARY

The Electrical Technician will maintain, inspect, and repair the site's full-scope electrical distribution infrastructure, spanning HV and LV switchgear, distribution boards, transformers, earthing systems, and emergency lighting, working alongside the generator, solar, and UPS power management systems. The role requires a technician confident working independently on routine PPM and fault-finding while escalating HV/complex work appropriately, in a live, 24/7, high-footfall environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out scheduled PPM on HV and LV distribution boards, panels, transformers, and switchgear per manufacturer guidelines and statutory intervals.

• Inspect, test, and maintain earthing and bonding systems across the site to ensure continued compliance and safety.

• Maintain and test emergency lighting systems, including battery back-up units, to ensure continuous statutory compliance.

• Diagnose and repair LV electrical faults (distribution circuits, lighting, small power) and support HV fault investigation under supervision of senior/HV-authorised engineers.

• Support the interface between electrical distribution and standby power systems (generators, ATS/AMF panels, solar hybrid, UPS) during switching and changeover operations.

• Carry out thermal imaging surveys and connection-tightening on distribution boards and panels as part of PPM.

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, test certificates, and defect reports using the facility's CMMS/CAFM platform.

• Respond promptly to electrical emergency call-outs, including out-of-hours where required.

• Strictly follow safe isolation, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), and permit-to-work procedures at all times; no bypassing of safety systems or interlocks under any circumstance.

• Liaise with the Electrical Lead/Chief Engineer on parts requisition, defect escalation, and PPM scheduling.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• OND/HND or Trade Certificate in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Minimum 3–6 years' hands-on experience in commercial/industrial electrical maintenance, with demonstrable exposure to both HV and LV distribution systems.

• Working knowledge of distribution boards, transformers, earthing systems, and emergency lighting installations.

• HV authorisation/certification (or clear eligibility to obtain) is an advantage; LV-only candidates with strong potential will also be considered.

• Comfortable working with a CMMS/CAFM system for logging maintenance activity (training provided if not previously used).

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with a methodical, safety-first approach to work.

• Willingness to work shifts, be on standby/on-call, and respond to emergency call-outs outside normal hours.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a wider engineering team on a live operational site.

• Physically fit and able to work in plant-room/industrial environments, including at height and in confined spaces where applicable.

Benefits

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Structured PPM environment with clear procedures, tools, and CMMS support.

• Opportunity to work on a large-scale, high-profile facility with a full-scope HV/LV electrical infrastructure.

• Career development within a growing Integrated Facilities Management company, including pathway support toward HV authorisation.