Operational Maintenance Technician

Siemens Energy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an individual to join their Operations & Maintenance team at Hunterston HVDC Converter Station. The successful candidate will manage maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and delivering quality service. Responsibilities include planning maintenance routines and resolving technical issues. Candidates should have an HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and strong IT and communication skills. Excellent benefits and competitive salaries are offered.

Benefits

37-hour working week

Pension scheme (up to 10%)

Yearly bonus

26 days annual leave

Private medical/dental care options

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance environments, industrial sites or electrical substations.
• Capacity to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Work Specifications and Health & Safety policies.
• Plan and implement maintenance routines for all plant and equipment.
• Investigate and resolve faults and maintain all maintenance documentation.

Skills

Electrical/Electronic Engineering knowledge

Understanding of electrical systems

Communication skills

IT literacy (MS Office, MS Project)

Education

HNC/HND qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Overview

You will be a part of the Operations & Maintenance team at Hunterston HVDC Converter Station, an HVDC Interconnector capable of transferring 2250 MW of power between Scotland and North Wales. Your role involves providing customer support through planned and reactive maintenance activities on customer assets as per our contractual requirements, planning and carrying out work efficiently and safely, and ensuring all records are kept up to date.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Ensure compliance with Work Specifications, Local Management Instructions, statutory requirements and Health & Safety policies.
• Conduct safety monitoring of Siemens Energy and contractor staff.
• Plan and implement maintenance routines for all plant and equipment within the contract scope.
• Develop processes to enhance service quality for customers and maintain a safe working environment through reliable documentation.
• Plan daily work, anticipate problems and maintain high standards of quality and time.
• Investigate and resolve faults, prepare reports and ensure all maintenance documentation is completed in the Maintenance Management System.

What You Bring

• Preferably holding an HNC/HND qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with experience in maintenance environments, industrial sites or electrical substations.
• Good understanding of electrical systems and practical experience with electrical and mechanical installations.
• Capacity to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in IT literacy, including MS Office and MS Project.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and risk management processes.

About The Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high‑voltage switchgears, transformers and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

With approximately 100,000 employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing demand for electricity is met reliably and sustainably. We uphold a 150‑year legacy of innovation and commit to decarbonisation, new technologies and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We celebrate diversity across all demographics and operate with inclusion. No discrimination based on ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity or disability is tolerated.

Rewards/Benefits

• 37‑hour working week: Mon – Thur 08:00 – 16:30, Fri 08:00 – 13:00.
• Emergency call‑out response as part of a rotating standby rota for one site.
• Excellent benefits including standby payments, pension scheme (up to 10 %), yearly bonus, authorisation payments, share matching scheme and optional private medical/dental care.
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Competitive salary with progression opportunities.
• Site based at Hunterston HVDC Converter Station, with flexibility to occasionally attend other HVDC/substations across the UK for planned maintenance activities.