Electrical Construction Fitter

Ssen Distribution; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is looking for Electrical Construction Fitters to join their team in Southern England. You'll deliver high voltage construction projects and work closely in live electricity substation environments. A strong focus on safety and a full UK driving license are essential for success in this role. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive training opportunities, along with the potential for career progression.

Benefits

Company vehicle provided

Training for further authorisations

Full PPE and tools supplied

London allowance of £3,000 if based at Slough/West London

Wellbeing benefits like free online GP and counselling services

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the electricity distribution network from 11kV - 132kV is preferred.
• Experience working in live electricity substation environments is beneficial.
• Full, clean UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high voltage construction projects safely.
• Install and commission new CT metering apparatus.
• Operate machinery like telehandlers and construct scaffolds.

Skills

Knowledge and experience of installing electrical systems

Good communication skills

Safety awareness and understanding of CDM regulations

Tools

Telehandlers

Mewps

Scaffolding equipment

Job description

We are an in‑house Electrical Construction Team looking for Low Voltage or High Voltage Electrical Construction Fitters to join our team in Southern England.

Overview

You will be part of a growing team where safety is our number one priority, we help and support each other, and you will work in an environment where consultation between all personnel is actively encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high voltage construction projects in a live electricity substation environment in line with operational safety rules and safety legislation.
• Be involved with installing and commissioning new CT metering apparatus.
• Operate telehandlers, Mewps and construct mobile scaffolds (full training will be provided).
• Have a personal development plan created by yourself with guidance from your line manager; this will be reviewed regularly and shape your career path at SSE.

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge and experience of installing electrical systems, containment, cabling, plant and small wiring.
• A high regard for safety, an understanding of CDM regulations and good communication skills.
• Preferred but not essential:
• Knowledge of the electricity distribution network and experience of working in live electricity substation environments from 11kV - 132kV.
• Previous experience working on DC battery systems, internal panel wiring modification, multicore cable terminating and glanding, wiring circuit breakers, CT's/VT's to marshalling kiosks and control panels, AC/DC wiring and replacing 33kV outdoor circuit breakers and isolators.
• Previous electricity network operational authorisations would be extremely beneficial as would training and qualifications in scaffold, telehandler, furzeweld, working at heights, confined space, asbestos, COSHH, Loler and SMSTS.
• A full, clean UK driving licence is essential, along with a flexible approach to working hours and a must to work location because the role will involve extensive travel throughout our network area.

Benefits

• Overtime & travel time available.
• 37 hour working week.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Training provided to gain further authorisations and opportunities to constantly progress your career.
• Full PPE and tools supplied for the role.
• If based at Slough/West London this will also have a London allowance of £3,000.
• View our full benefits package on our careers site.
• Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time, Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Salary

£34,749 - £40,939, Plus:

• Overtime & travel time available.
• 37 hour working week.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Training provided to gain further authorisations and opportunities to constantly progress your career.
• Full PPE and tools supplied for the role.
• If based at Slough/West London this will also have a London allowance of £3,000.
• View our full benefits package on our careers site.
• Overtime & travel time available.

Company

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world’s largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.