Senior Electrical Engineer (Power Generation)
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £70,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | Deeside, Cheshire, CH51AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Randstad CPE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PR-1429033_1755679866 |
Summary
Title: Electrical Engineer (Energy / Power Generation)
Location: Deeside / Cheshire
Shifts 5 Weeks Shift Rotation (days and nights)
Salary: Up to £60,000 + overtime available + excellent healthcare + 12% employer pension contribution + performance bonus + long term career prospects
The Company:
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our team as a Senior Authorised Person at a major energy facility in Deeside.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that offers long-term growth and stability from day one. As a leader in renewable energy, this company provides great exposure for those looking to build a career in the power sector.
Responsibilities:
- Operate the facility in line with site rules and contractual requirements.
- Perform planned and unplanned maintenance and fault diagnosis.
- Ensure all work is done safely and in an environmentally responsible manner.
- Perform electrical isolations and issue safety-to-work documents up to 400kV.
- Provide Senior Authorised Person (SAP) support for LV and HV operations (6.6kV to 400kV).
- Work independently on a shift basis to operate the facility.
- Liaise with contractors and suppliers.
- Provide cover and support within the shift roster as needed.
Requirements:
- A formal engineering qualification, such as an HNC or equivalent, in an electrical or mechanical discipline.
- A strong electrical background with the experience and ability to become HV authorised.
- Experience in a large industrial process environment, preferably within the power industry.
- Knowledge of permit-to-work systems, LV/HV switching, and electrical isolations.
- Computer literate.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.