Electrical Fitter

UK Power Networks; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical utility provider is seeking an Electrical Fitter to join its team in Colchester. The role involves installation and testing of EHV substations, ensuring safety regulations are met while managing staff and contractors. Ideal candidates will have City and Guilds qualifications in electrical engineering, along with practical problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £39,283, benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on skill development and safety compliance.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid

Personal Pension Plan - contributions matched

Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme

Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech

Occupational Health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must possess City and Guilds 232 or its equivalent.
• City and Guilds 2391 in Electrical Engineering is essential.
• Must have ECS Electrical Installation or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Install and test plant and apparatus for Grid and Distribution network.
• Scope fault location and repair across networks.
• Ensure safety compliance and proper management of workplace.

Skills

City and Guilds 232 or equivalent

City and Guilds 2391 in Electrical Engineering

ECS Electrical Installation or equivalent

Flexible team player

Practical problem-solving

Clean driving licence

MEWP operator licence preferred

Confined space trained

SMSTS competence preferred

IOSH Working Safely preferred

Awareness training for Furseweld and oxy-acetylene gas

Job description

81805 - Electrical Fitter

This electrical fitter will report to the lead project engineer and will work within our capital programme team based in our EPN east region across various sites. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.

You will attract a salary of £39,283 and a bonus of 3%.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date: .18/12/2025

We also provide the following additional benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

Job Purpose:

To work as part of a team, carrying out the full range of tasks associated with EHV substation installation and construction at voltages between 11kV and 132kV.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Installation and testing of all plant and apparatus associated with the Grid, Primary and Distribution network
• Fault location and repair of all plant and apparatus associated with the Grid, Primary and Distribution network
• Manage work undertaken by UK Power Networks contractors
• Ensure that all staff for which you will be responsible work to the DSR and to demonstrate a strong safety culture
• Use of appropriate IT equipment
• Immediate supervision of construction / maintenance staff within their working party

Qualifications:

The following skills and attributes are important to this role:-

• City and Guilds 232 or equivalent
• City and Guilds 2391 in Electrical Engineering
• ECS Electrical Installation or equivalent
• Flexible and able to work in a team environment
• Ability to problem solve in a practical way and able to work under pressure
• Must have a clean driving licence
• MEWP operator licence preferred
• Confined space trained
• SMSTS competence preferred
• IOSH Working Safely preferred
• Furseweld and oxy-acetylene gas awareness training
• A good understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation
• Receive Permit To Work and Manage Site Safety (up to 132kV) preferred

Nature and Scope:

The person undertaking this role will play a vital role in the safe and timely completion of the Capital Programme for the LPN or EPN region. The job holder may be required to work at any location within the UK Power Networks EPN area.

The successful candidate would be expected to undertake training with regard to switching on the Primary Network and may receive salary and band progression upon attaining the higher authorisation levels.