Electrical Fitter

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

Job summary

A major energy provider in the UK is looking for an electrical fitter to be part of a capital programme team. Responsibilities include the installation and testing of plant and apparatus within the grid network. Ideal candidates should have necessary electrical qualifications, the ability to work under pressure, and teamwork skills. A clean driving license and relevant training are essential. Competitive salary and benefits including a pension plan, bonuses, and health support offered.

Benefits

Reservist Leave

Personal Pension Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• City and Guilds 232 or equivalent qualification.
• Experienced in electrical installation and fault location.
• Must be flexible and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Install and test plant and apparatus for the grid network.
• Fault locate and repair for all network apparatus.
• Supervise construction and maintenance staff.

Skills

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Clean driving license

Education

City and Guilds 232 or equivalent

City and Guilds 2391 in Electrical Engineering

ECS Electrical Installation or equivalent

Tools

MEWP operator licence

Confined space training

Job description

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

• 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.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.