Job Description

Are you a hands-on electrical technician with experience working on high-energy DC systems in demanding, safety-critical environments?
We're recruiting a Technician - High-Voltage DC Systems for a confidential engineering services business supporting critical power and energy storage installations. This role suits someone who is technically strong, safety-driven, and comfortable working independently in the field.
About the Organisation:
Our client is a specialist technical services provider operating across power, infrastructure, and energy systems. They support clients where system reliability, safety, and response time are non-negotiable.
The organisation operates with:

• lean technical teams
• strong safety discipline
• practical, field-led execution
• high accountability for workmanship and compliance

This is not a desk role - it's a hands-on technical position for people who enjoy solving real electrical problems on live systems.
The Role:
As Technician - High-Voltage DC Systems, you'll be responsible for the commissioning, maintenance, testing, and fault-finding of large-scale DC power systems and battery installations.
You'll work on systems that demand strict adherence to procedures, clear documentation, and absolute focus on safety.
Key Responsibilities:

• Commission new high-voltage DC power systems and energy storage installations
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and corrective repairs on DC equipment
• Carry out electrical testing including capacity, load, and performance testing
• Troubleshoot electrical and electro-mechanical faults under time-critical conditions
• Follow all approved methods of procedure and site safety requirements
• Maintain accurate service records, test reports, and technical documentation
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and project teams to meet delivery timelines
• Safely handle, install, and move heavy electrical or battery components
• Respond to call-outs and urgent support requests as required

Background & Experience:

• Technical qualification in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Trade
• 2-4 years' hands-on experience working with industrial DC power systems, batteries, or critical electrical infrastructure
• Strong understanding of AC/DC fundamentals and high-energy electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Confident fault-finding and problem-solving capability
• Experience working under strict safety and procedural controls

Certifications & Practical Requirements:

• Electrical trade certification or equivalent technical qualification
• Safety training relevant to electrical or industrial environments
• Valid driver's licence
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal hours when required
• Physically fit for field work, including lifting and working in varied environments

Personal Attributes:

• Safety-first mindset
• Calm and methodical under pressure
• Detail-oriented and disciplined
• Comfortable working independently in the field
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Skills Required