EHV Fitter

UK Power Networks; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reservist Leave

Personal Pension Plan

Season Ticket Loan

Green Car Leasing Schemes

Occupational Health support

Switched On – discounts

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

UK Power Networks seeks an EHV Fitter to support its Capital Programme in the Colchester area. The role is a permanent position reporting to the Project Supervisor, with a salary of £41,031 plus a 3% bonus and additional benefits.

You will undertake electrical fitting, installation and commissioning work on LV, HV and EHV assets up to 132kV, ensuring compliance with safety rules and project requirements. The role involves travel within the EPN region and collaboration with engineers, contractors

Qualifications

• Experience of electrical installation, fitting or construction work.
• Strong safety focus and ability to interpret electrical drawings and task instructions.
• Willingness to undertake training to achieve UK Power Networks competencies and authorisations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake installation and construction activities on equipment up to and including 132kV.
• Ensure work complies with safety rules and procedures.
• Work flexibly across the UK Power Networks EPN region to support project delivery.
• Interpret risk assessments, drawings and task instructions.

Skills

Electrical installation

Fitting

Construction

Electrical safety

Reading drawings

Team player

Full UK driving licence

UK Power Networks competencies

132kV fitting competency

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent electrical qualification

City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing

Job description

This EHV Fitter will report to the Project Supervisor and will work within Capital Programme based in our Colchester office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £41,031 + benefits and a bonus of 3%.

Close Date: 25th October 2026

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• 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, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

Job Purpose

• To undertake electrical fitting, installation, construction, maintenance and commissioning support activities on UK Power Networks' low voltage, high-voltage and extra-high-voltage network, including assets and equipment up to and including 132kV.
• The role will support the safe and efficient delivery of Capital Programme and network investment projects, ensuring all works are completed to UK Power Networks' safety rules, engineering standards, procedures and programme requirements.

Principal Accountabilities

• Undertake installation and construction activities on equipment and plant up to and including 132kV.
• Ensure that all work is undertaken in accordance with the Distribution Safety Rules, company procedures and approved safe systems of work.
• Work flexibly across the UK Power Networks EPN region and at other locations where required to support project delivery.
• Interpret and follow risk assessments, electrical drawings, task instructions and other technical documentation.
• Work closely with Project Engineers, Project Supervisors, Commissioning Engineers, civil contractors and other delivery partners to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Supervise work undertaken by UK Power Networks contractors where appropriately competent and authorised.
• Receive Safety Documents and manage site safety.
• Complete training to maintain competencies and continuously develop skills within role.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and ensure company vehicles are kept in a safe and compliant condition.
• Ensure all tools, plant and equipment are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition and used in accordance with company requirements.

Nature and Scope

• The successful candidate will be based within the EPN Capital Programme team and will be required to work at substations and project sites across the EPN region.
• The role will involve working alongside UK Power Networks employees, contractors and delivery partners. Candidates who do not hold all of the required competencies will be supported through the relevant training and authorisation process.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of electrical installation, fitting or construction work.
• Good understanding of electrical safety and safe systems of work.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications and task instructions.
• Strong practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Effective team player, with the ability to work alongside contractors and other delivery partners.
• Willingness to undertake the training and assessments required to achieve UK Power Networks competencies and authorisations.
• Strong safety focus
• Flexibility to travel and work across the EPN region as required.
• Full UK driving licence.
• City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent electrical qualification.
• City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing or equivalent.
• Existing 132kV fitting competency or relevant UK Power Networks competencies.
• Receive Permit to Work.
• Management of Long Objects.
• Experience of testing and commissioning electrical plant and apparatus.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly, where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you meet the essential criteria and believe your skills, experience or transferable strengths could make you a great fit for the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.

We may use AI-enabled tools to support elements of our recruitment process. These tools help us manage applications more efficiently and consistently, but they do not make hiring decisions. All recruitment decisions are made by trained employees using human judgement and oversight. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly and transparently, in line with our legal, regulatory and ethical obligations.

Your data will be hosted within a secure environment and will only be used by UK Power Networks for the purpose of which it is intended. The data is used only as an input to provide insights for the screening process and is not retained by the model or by UK Power Networks’ contractor, shared with the contractor’s other customers or with OpenAI, or used to train or improve AI models.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Where applicable, this role is subject to safer recruitment processes and robust pre‑employment checks

If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.