Electrical Construction Fitter

ENGINEERINGUK; Swindon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Electrical Construction Fitter, where you'll play a vital role in constructing and maintaining electrical apparatus within substations. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work on live electricity distribution networks, ensuring safety and efficiency while delivering exceptional customer service. With a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a commitment to employee development, this role is perfect for those passionate about the electrical industry and looking to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Overtime & travel time available

Company vehicle provided

Training provided for further authorisations

34 days holiday entitlement

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Discounted healthcare

Sharesave Scheme

Interest-free technology loans

Private healthcare discounts

Subsidised gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience with 11kV - 132kV electrical systems is essential.
• Safety regulations knowledge is critical for this role.

Responsibilities

• Constructing electrical apparatus within substations safely.
• Installing and commissioning new CT Metering apparatus.

Skills

Knowledge of electricity distribution network

Experience in live electricity substation environments

Customer service skills

Safety awareness on construction sites

DC battery systems experience

AC/DC wiring knowledge

Education

Relevant electrical qualifications

Training in scaffold, telehandler, and working at heights

Tools

Full PPE

Tools for electrical construction

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for Low Voltage or High Voltage Electrical Construction Fitters to join our team in Southern England!

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

Salary: £33,063 - £38,404, Plus:

• Overtime & travel time available.
• 37 hour working week.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Training provided to gain further authorisations.
• Full PPE and tools supplied for the role.
• If based at Slough/West London this will also have a London allowance of £3,000.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

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.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Safe delivery of construction projects in live electricity substation environments in line with operational safety rules and safety legislation. This will also include emergency response to fault scenarios.
• Installing and commissioning new CT Metering apparatus.
• Delivering great customer service when speaking with our customers and keeping them updated.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• 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.
• A high regard for safety, especially on construction sites and CDM regulations with strong customer service skills.
• 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 clean driving licence and flexible approach to working hours and work location is a must because the role will involve extensive travel throughout our network area.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare and much more.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE.

What happens next?

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

Our Benefits

• Sharesave Scheme
• 34 days of annual leave
• Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
• Interest-free technology loans
• 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
• Private healthcare discounts
• Subsidised gym memberships
• 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit
• Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets