Electrical Fitter

UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is hiring an Electrical Fitter to join their team in Greater London. In this permanent role, you will be responsible for the installation and testing of equipment associated with the electrical network. The position offers a salary of £43,904 plus benefits and a bonus. Key qualifications include electrical engineering certification and a clean driving licence. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in completing safety-critical projects and must be flexible and able to work under pressure.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Occupational Health support

Discounted gym membership

Personal Pension Plan

Qualifications

• City and Guilds 2339 or equivalent in Electrical Power Engineering.
• Clean driving licence is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Installation and testing of plant and apparatus associated with the network.
• Fault location and repair of network equipment.
• Supervise work undertaken by contractors.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

City and Guilds 2339 - Level 2 Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering

Completed an approved Apprenticeship

ECS Installation Electrical Card

Tools

MEWP operator licence

PASMA qualification

Job description

81895 - Electrical Fitter

This Electrical Fitter will report to the Project Engineer and will work within Capital Programme based in our West Ham office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £43,904 plus Inner London Allowance + benefits and a bonus of 3%.

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

Close Date : 05 / 01 / 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 duties associated with Primary and Grid substation construction at voltages between 230V and 132kV.

Principal Accountabilities :

Installation and testing of all plant, apparatus and cables associated with the Grid, Primary and Distribution network.

Fault location and repair of all plant, apparatus and cables associated with the Grid, Primary and Distribution network.

Supervise 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 IT equipment

Supervise construction / maintenance staff within their working party

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• City and Guilds 2339 - Level 2 Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering (Preferred) or City and Guilds 2365 - Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Craft or equivalent
• Completed an approved Apprenticeship in Electrical Fitting, Cable Jointing or Electrical Installation.
• ECS Installation Electrical Card / EUSR SHEA Power 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.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation

Preferred

• City and Guilds 2382 - Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition)
• MEWP operator licence
• PASMA qualification
• Working within a DNO environment
• SMSTS competence
• IOSH Working safely
• Oxy-propane and gas awareness training
• Confined space trained
• Receive PTW and Manage Site Safety
• Move / Use Cranes / Scaffold in HV Compounds
• Move / Use Ladders / Long Objects in HV Compounds

Nature and Scope :

You will play an important role in the safe completion of Capital & Connections Works Programme. You may work at any location within the UK Power Networks region they have been employed.

You would undertake training to increase your skills that could lead to progression within the organisation and may receive salary and band progression upon achieving the higher authorisation levels.