Job Title: Electrical HV Engineer
Department: Tata Steel Colours
Location: Shotton (7 Miles from Chester City Centre)
Salary: £46,000 – £52,462 + Quarterly Bonus + AAH Hours + Benefits
Closing Date: Sunday 11th October 2026
Interviews to be conducted on w/c 19th October 2026
We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.
What you will do:
Within the role you will provide specialist technical activities associated with the High and Low voltage distribution systems across Shotton Works
As a member of the Electrical Distribution department, the jobholder will be involved in the provision of electrical services to a wide variety of areas; this includes, switchgear maintenance and protection testing on the works distribution network at all voltages from 33kV down to 415V.
Within the role your duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to
- Monitor the condition of the TATA Shotton Works HV distribution and LV distribution system
- Adhere to local and works procedures in relation to both safety and environment, undertaking risk assessments and contribute to the delivery of the local health and safety plan
- Undertake projects, preventive and corrective maintenance on LV distribution systems
- Support the HV Engineering manager in delivery of projects, preventative and corrective maintenance on the High Voltage network at Shotton works
- Facilitate with the development of Apprentices and deliver HV and LV modules
- Review maintenance procedures and amend/implement as necessary
- Run and maintain standby generators
- Assist manufacturing and other end users in fault resolution in those areas of overlap between the HV/LV network and end users’ part of the system
- Testing of the works earthing network
- Be authorized and able to deputize for the HV engineering manager
Work with the HV engineering manager to develop plans to rationalize the systems, removing any un-necessary section of the network that no longer serve any purpose
What you will need:
High voltage engineer with practical experience of switchgear maintenance and knowledge of high voltage network and protection systems would be an advantage but not essential as training would be provided
He/she must have good communication skills and an understanding of company procedures, good risk awareness when planning and undertaking tasks and be able to challenge those who do not
A working knowledge of SAP is preferred
Be able to plan activities and direct personnel as required
Ready to make a difference?
For more information or for 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
- Quarterly Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
- 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 free onsite parking at all of our sites, 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
To learn more about who we are and what we can offer our future employees, please click on the link to watch the following video: Tata Steel – A place you can thrive – YouTube
Skills Required
- Practical experience with high-voltage switchgear maintenance
- Knowledge of high-voltage networks and protection systems
- Good communication skills
- Understanding of company procedures
- Strong risk awareness when planning and undertaking tasks
- Ability to challenge unsafe or non-compliant practices
- Working knowledge of SAP
- Ability to plan activities and direct personnel
- Ability to undertake high- and low-voltage maintenance and project activities
What We Do
We produce high quality differentiated steel products for the construction, automotive, packaging and engineering markets While steel itself presents us with endless possibilities, these can only be unlocked through our people, who continually challenge the status quo while searching for further improvements by innovating, sharing and learning together with our customers. What we have in common is a deep sense of curiosity and a pioneering spirit, a combination which holds the key to our creativity and resourcefulness. More than any other steelmaker, we immerse ourselves in our customers’ and we actively engage with the communities in which we operate. We are passionate about preserving our planet and taking care of our communities, and we make sure we source our raw materials as well as producing and transporting our steel in a responsible and ever more sustainable way.
