Electrical Fitter

ENWL; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

26 days annual leave

EV car salary sacrifice

Employee rewards portal

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

L&D development

Job summary

SP Electricity North West is seeking an Electrical Fitter to install, inspect, repair and maintain electrical plant within substations. You’ll work to high safety standards and must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Essential skills include proven fitting craft abilities, a recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, a Full UK driving licence and knowledge of risk assessments and health and safety regulations. Experience with HV components is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven fitting craft skills.
• Recognised Craft Apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3.
• Operational authorisations enabling work as a competent person (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe working practices and risk assessment procedures.
• Experience working with high‑voltage electrical system components, plant and equipment.
• Understanding of health & safety legislation relevant to the role.
• Broad understanding of the construction industry and SP Electricity North West within it.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, inspect and maintain electrical plant apparatus (switches, isolators, circuit breakers, batteries, protection, transformers) within ENWL substations.
• Carry out routine checks and respond to faults to ensure reliability of the network.
• Follow safety procedures and pre‑employment checks as required.

Skills

Fitting craft skills

Full UK driving licence

MS Office

Health & safety awareness

High voltage knowledge

Education

Craft Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Job description

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

A Fantastic Opportunity: Electrical Fitter

As an electrical fitter, you will be responsible for installing, repairing, inspecting and maintaining electrical plant apparatus, such as electrical switches, isolators, circuit breakers, batteries, protection and transformers within ENWL substations.

The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:

• Proven fitting craft skills
• Recognised Craft Apprenticeship and/or vocational training to NVQ Level 3
• Operational authorisations enabling work as a competent person at the required level (desirable)

• Full UK driving licence
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe working practices and risk assessment procedures
• Experience working with high‑voltage electrical system components, plant and equipment
• Understanding of health & safety legislation relevant to the role
• Broad understanding of the construction industry and the role of SP Electricity North West within it
• Proficiency in MS Office

What we’re offering

We value your expertise and in return, you’ll receive:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 26 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Salary sacrifice EV car scheme
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.