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We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HV/LV Infrastructure Engineer to join our skilled team at our Workington Mill. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary.

A smart and meaningful choice

Your next workplace?

Holmen Board and Paper is a Swedish company and a member of the Holmen Group. The Workington Mill produces premium paperboard under the brand Incada. Our paperboard is an integral part of the shopping experience for our clients’ customers. Since 2013 we have powered the mill almost entirely by fossil fuel free energy. We value our employees and products highly. Today we are approximately 340 co-workers. Our integrated pulp and paperboard mill is located to the west of the beautiful Lake District in the north of England.

Your future challenge

We are now looking for an experienced and proactive HV/LV Infrastructure Engineer to join our Engineering team at Workington Mill. Reporting to the E/I & Automation Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and developing the mill-wide HV/LV infrastructure to maximise the availability, reliability, and long-term performance of our electrical systems.

This is a specialist engineering role with a broad mill-wide focus, where you will take ownership of the HV/LV systems & roadmap, supporting the management of obsolescence, spare parts strategies, service agreements, and technical competence development.

You will also ensure compliance with BS7671 for electrical installations and testing while contributing to the engineering duty rota and supporting business continuity and risk management activities.

Your main areas of responsibility

Responsible for the site HV/ LV infrastructure from import / export transformers through the HV and LV distribution to the LV boards.

Site HV Senior Authorised person for electrical infrastructure and distribution.

HV Switching as required to support mill operations.

Own and develop the HV/LV infrastructure roadmap across the mill

Lead technical assessments and support prioritisation of engineering work

Develop and improve maintenance strategies, engineering standards, and work task templates

Prepare, coordinate, and supervise contractor activities, including inductions and competence audits

Lead modifications in line with change control procedures

To succeed in the role

We are looking for someone with strong technical expertise within HV/LV infrastructure and a proactive approach to engineering improvement and reliability. You are analytical, organised, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across departments.

You bring a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement, combined with the ability to lead technical activities and influence stakeholders at all levels.

We believe you have:

A recognised Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent experience working with large scale electrical distribution systems.

HNC qualification in Electrical Engineering (Degree Preferred).

Excellent understanding of HV/LV systems, switchgear, substations, UPS systems, and electrical infrastructure

Previous experience of being Senior Authorised Person for Electrical distribution systems on a large industrial site.

Knowledge of BS7671 and electrical compliance requirements

What Holmen offers you

We offer:

Competitive salary

Fantastic contributory pension scheme

Private Health Insurance

Life assurance

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

Option to purchase additional holidays

A range of health and wellbeing benefits

Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Occupational Health provision

On-site staff canteen

Cycle to work scheme

Benefit Hub employee discount platform

Social Club with events throughout the year

Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity support

Holmen is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Closing Date: 16:00 on Sunday 14th June 2026

We let the forest grow and give

Holmen’s operations are powered by the forest. The growing trees, the water rushing down the mighty rivers and the wind blowing through the treetops. This is the heart of Holmen, a business built around the forest ecocycle and the renewable products we can create from it. Our business areas are Forest, Renewable Energy, Wood Products, Paperboard and Paper. With a workforce of 3 500 people, we create a sustainable future and value for shareholders, customers and society with courage, commitment and responsibility.

Premium paperboard and innovative paper products from fresh fibre Holmen produces premium paperboard and innovative paper products for everything from cosmetics, electronics, pharmaceuticals and food to books, magazines, advertising and transport packaging. Our products are appreciated by conscious customers due to their exceptional properties and low climate footprint. We use fresh fibre from sustainably managed and certified forests. Our production and processing facilities are located in Braviken, Hallstavik, Iggesund and Strömsbruk in Sweden and Workington in the UK.

If you’re looking for the opportunity to challenge yourself and make a positive impact with a pioneering customer-orientated business, we’d love to hear from you. Please click apply now to be considered as our HV/LV Infrastructure Engineer