Fitter

Aureos; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programme

25 days Holiday with the option to buy

Job summary

Aureos is seeking Fitters to join our team across the Bristol and Swansea area. You will be at the core of our high voltage operations, maintaining, installing and repairing infrastructure for DNOs, IDNOs and private clients across South Wales and Bristol.

The role involves installing HV equipment up to 132kV, interpreting drawings, and working with a team of engineers, with standby duties and travel.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation (UK).
• Recognised qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.
• Experience with HV equipment up to 132kV (DNO/IDNO).
• UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Strong safety and compliance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain HV equipment and switchgear up to 132kV.
• Carry out planned and emergency maintenance for DNO networks.
• Interpret technical drawings and set out installation work.
• Collaborate with engineers and clients to ensure safe delivery.
• Participate in standby duties as needed.

Skills

DNO experience

Electrical HV/LV knowledge

Testing equipment proficiency

Teamwork & communication

Standby/out-of-hours flexibility

UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation

Electrical Power Engineering qualification

Tools

HV testing equipment

Switchgear knowledge

Job description

• Health & wellbeing programme

If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further!

Aureos are seeking Fitters to join our team in the Bristol and Swansea area.

As a Fitter at Aureos, you’ll be at the core of our high voltage operations, helping to maintain, install, and repair critical infrastructure for DNOs, IDNOs, and private clients across the South Wales and Bristol region.

You’ll be joining a team that works across Aureos’s HV projects, ensuring network stability and supporting clients with new installations, upgrades, and responsive maintenance.

Daily tasks and duties

• Installing and maintaining HV equipment and switchgear, including AIS and GIS systems up to 132kV
• Working on power transformers, protection panels, battery chargers, SCADA/telecontrol panels, and more
• Carrying out planned and emergency maintenance across customer and DNO networks
• Interpreting technical drawings, setting out installation work, and ensuring all activities comply with design specs and safety standards
• Collaborating with engineers, project managers and clients to ensure efficient, safe delivery of work
• Participating in out-of-hours and standby duties to respond to urgent operational issues
• Supporting a range of industrial environments, including manufacturing and commercial private networks

Skills And Experience

• DNO industry experience in the UK or overseas, with a recognised qualification in Electrical Power Engineering
• A proven track record in the construction, repair, and operation of HV equipment up to 132kV
• An NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation work
• A sound knowledge of HV and LV systems and experience working as an Electrician (advantageous)
• Familiarity with a range of switchgear, protection types, and installation/maintenance procedures
• Competency using testing equipment and diagnostic tools
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team and independently
• A flexible approach to completing standby and out-of-hours work
• A full UK driving licence - travel is essential in this role

In return you will receive

• Generous Salary
• 25 days Holiday with the option to buy more
• Pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Employee benefits portal.
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral Scheme

Whether you are looking for progression in your new role or for your forever job, we will happily welcome your application.

Equal Opportunities

Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.