Electrical Fitter

UK Power Networks; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical utility company is seeking an electrical fitter for their operations in Southend-on-Sea. This role involves maintaining and inspecting electrical plant and equipment within the distribution network, ensuring safety and quality of work. Applicants should have a strong safety culture, the ability to work effectively in a team, and be willing to learn new skills. A salary of £39,283 plus benefits and a 3% bonus is offered.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Reservist Leave - Additional full pay

Personal Pension Plan

Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme

Tax efficient benefits

Occupational Health support

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical distribution networks is advantageous.
• Ability to operate handheld IT equipment.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical plant and equipment.
• Perform risk assessments and maintain safe working practices.
• Undertake sub-station inspections and report hazards.
• Deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds 2339 certificate or similar

Job description

Overview

This electrical fitter will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Southend office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team. Working in the field at multiple locations maintaining, repairing and constructing plant and equipment at substations on the electrical distribution network, up to and including the 132000 volt system.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this role


• To perform risk assessments and maintain safe working practices


• Be able to operate hand held IT equipment to receive job instructions and record asset data information


• Maintain electrical plant and equipment from the low voltage network up to and including the 132000 volt network


• Undertake sub station inspections


• Report hazards and defects that they are unable to rectify through the appropriate reporting procedure


• Ensure quality of works meets with current procedures


• Be an ambassador for UK Power Networks and deliver excellent customer service


• Be able to work on their own or as part of a team

Nature & Scope

• You will work as part of a team of fitters that report to a Field Staff Supervisor and have the support of experienced Field Engineers.


• You will be predominantly based in the Area. You may travel anywhere within the UK Power Networks area. Hold a current driving licence.


• Have or be prepared to work towards a City & Guilds 2339 (formally 232) certificate in Electrical Power Distribution (or similar)


• Show experience working on regional electricity networks and therefore have knowledge of the electrical distribution network would be an advantage but is not essential.

Personal Skills

• Work efficiently and communicate effectively with other team members.


• Have the enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills and techniques.


• Demonstrate a strong safety culture.


• Be flexible in their approach to work.


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

You will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Closing Date: 16/11/2025

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