Electrical Network Technician

Vacancy - Electrical Network Technician

Are you looking for a role where you can maintain and support plant and equipment across all areas of the Peel Ports electrical infrastructure? Do you want to be part of one of Europe’s largest and most complex high voltage distribution networks at the Port of Liverpool? We’re offering an exciting opportunity to support the Mersey Engineering Cluster in delivering reliable electrical distribution across key port infrastructure. We are looking for an Electrical Network Technician to join our team at the Port of Liverpool and play a vital role in keeping global trade moving!

Your role

As a Network Technician, you will play a key part in the operation, maintenance, and development of one of Europe’s largest private high voltage distribution networks at the Port of Liverpool. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient performance of high voltage assets across the Peel Ports estate, including substations, switchgear, and critical infrastructure such as bridges, waterways, and impounding stations. Working within the Mersey Engineering Cluster, you’ll support planned maintenance, fault response, and improvement projects to ensure minimal disruption to port operations.

You will be responsible for the preparation, authorisation, and execution of low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) switching operations in accordance with operational procedures and safety rules to ensure the establishment of a safe system of work. A thorough understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, HSG230 – Keeping Electrical Switchgear Safe, and BS 7671 – IET Wiring Regulations is essential to ensure compliance and the safe management of electrical distribution systems. 

What you'll bring

• Proven experience working on high voltage electrical systems. (up to 33kV or above)
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution networks and associated safety procedures.
• Relevant electrical qualifications. (e.g. NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent)
• High voltage authorisation or the ability to achieve it within a short period.
• A proactive approach to fault-finding, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work safely in a dynamic operational environment.
• Competence in using maintenance management systems (e.g. CMMS) for scheduling, logging, and analysing electrical maintenance activities.
• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours call-outs or standby rotas as required to support 24/7 port operations.

Who are we?

Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator.  We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers.  Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040.  Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers.  Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• 27 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more!
• Commitment to learning and personal development – Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development!
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required

If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you! Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3rd June 2025.