Electrical Construction Fitter

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an Electrical Construction Fitter to join their in-house team. This permanent, full-time position involves work in live electricity substations, focusing on delivering high voltage electrical projects while ensuring safety regulations are met. Successful candidates will enjoy a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for career progression in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Company vehicle provided

Training provided for career progression

Flexible benefits including discounts on healthcare and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Knowledge in installing electrical systems and wiring.
• Experience in live electricity substation environments preferred.
• Ability to operate Telehandlers and Mewps after training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver High Voltage projects in live substation environments.
• Install and commission new CT Metering apparatus.
• Ensure compliance with operational safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical systems

Understanding of safety regulations

Good communication skills

Education

Relevant electrical qualifications

Job description

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Base Location: Slough, Swindon, Oxford, Melksham, Yeovil, Andover, Poole, New Forest, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Aldershot, West London, Reading

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.
  
  

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The Role

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. However, we would also consider people with an electrical trade background that would like to explore moving into the High Voltage industry.

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.
  
  

(Preferred But Not Essential)

• Knowledge of the electricity distribution network and experience of working in live electricity substation environments from 11kV - 132kV.
• 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.
• 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 transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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 Robert on [e-mail] / 01738 341105 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.

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