78463 - Electrical Fitter

This Electrical Fitter will report to the Lead Project Engineer and will work within Capital Programme and Procurement based in our Eastern Region Office to be discussed . You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £37,165 + van + benefits and a bonus of 3%

Close Date:.12/09/2024 All applications will be reviewed after the close date.

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose:

To work as part of a team, carrying out the full range of duties associated with EHV substation installation and construction at voltages between 11kV and 132kV.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Installation and testing of all plant and apparatus associated with the Grid, Primary and Distribution network
• Fault location and repair of all plant and apparatus associated with the Grid, Primary and Distribution network
• Manage work undertaken by UK Power Networks contractors
• Ensure that all staff for which you will be responsible work to the DSR and to demonstrate a safety culture
• Use of appropriate IT equipment
• Manage construction / maintenance staff within their working party

Qualifications:

Essential:

The following skills and attributes are important to this role:-

• City and Guilds 232 or equivalent
• ECS Electrical Installation or equivalent
• Work in a team environment
• Must have a clean driving licence
• Confined space trained
• Furseweld and oxy-acetylene gas awareness training
• An understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation

Preferred

• City and Guilds 2391 or equivalent
• SMSTS competence
• IOSH Working Safely
• MEWP operator licence
• Receive Permit To Work and Manage Site Safety (up to 132kV)

Nature and Scope:

You will undertaking play a vital role in the safe completion of the Capital Programme for the LPN or EPN region. You may work at any location within the UK Power Networks EPN area.

You will undertake training with regard to switching on the Primary Network and may receive salary and band progression upon achieving the higher authorisation levels.