Electrical Construction Fitter

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Newtown; On-site; GBP 34,749 - 40,939; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Full PPE and tools supplied

Training opportunities

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking Electrical Construction Fitters for their team in Southern England. Candidates should have experience in installing electrical systems and a strong commitment to safety. This role involves constructing electrical apparatus within substations from 11kV to 132kV, working in a supportive environment where safety is paramount. Applicants should possess a clean UK driving license and be willing to travel extensively throughout the network area. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical installations, containment, cabling, and modifications.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and operational safety rules.
• Previous work on DC battery systems and wiring circuit breakers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high voltage construction projects at substations.
• Install and commission CT Metering apparatus.
• Operate required equipment and construct scaffolds.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical systems

Safety awareness

Good communication skills

Education

Full, clean UK driving licence

Tools

Telehandlers

Scaffolding equipment

Job description

Base Location:

Slough, Swindon, Oxford, Melksham, Andover, Yeovil, Poole New Forest, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Aldershot, West London or Reading. We require your base 'home' location to be within commuting distance of the depot.

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.

Working Pattern:

Permanent | Full Time

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.

This is an excellent opportunity where you will be working in a team responsible for constructing electrical apparatus within substations on the electricity distribution network from 11kV up to 132kV.

You’ll 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.

You will

• 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 that will be created by yourself with guidance from your line manager; this will be reviewed regularly and shape your career path at SSE.

You have

• 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.
• Previous experience will include 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.

Preferred But Not Essential

• Knowledge of the electricity distribution network and experience of working in live electricity substation environments from 11kV - 132kV.
• 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.

For this role, a full, clean UK driving licence is essential, along with a flexible approach to working hours and work location is a must because the role will involve extensive travel throughout our network area.

About SSE

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.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

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.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.