HV Electrical Fitter

Ipsum Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the UK's utility sector as an HV Electrical Fitter. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of projects, maintaining transformers and switchgear while ensuring high standards on client sites. You'll engage in electrical testing, fault finding, and proactive reporting, all while being part of a supportive team that values your professional development. With a commitment to delivering essential services around the clock, this established industry player offers a range of benefits, including flexible working options and opportunities for personal growth. If you're ready to make a difference, this is your chance!

Benefits

Occupational Health Support

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Holiday Purchase Options

Employee Discounts

Social Events

Life Assurance

Flexible Working

Long Service Awards

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in HV electrical fitting and maintenance.
• Understanding of electrical power systems up to 33KV.

Responsibilities

• Maintain transformers and switchgear across multiple client sites.
• Perform electrical testing and fault finding on equipment.
• Write detailed quality and daily site reports.

Skills

HV Electrical Fitting

Electrical Testing

Fault Finding

Transformer Knowledge

Mechanical Modifications

PPM (Planned Preventive Maintenance)

Teamwork

Prioritization

Education

BTEC in Electrical Engineering

C&G Equivalent

Job description

The role involves working on multiple client sites, maintaining transformers and switchgear, and working on projects across the UK.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Working on HV, LV, transformers, switchgear, and associated equipment.
2. Carrying out service and remedial works on equipment.
3. Writing detailed quality reports and daily site reports.
4. Performing electrical testing and fault finding.
5. Conducting mechanical modifications and repairs.
6. Performing routine PPM (planned preventive maintenance) to manufacturer standards.
7. Proactively reporting faults to equipment.
8. Testing LV protection and documenting results accurately.
9. Installing HV/LV panels and transformers according to manufacturer standards.

Senior Authorised Person Accountabilities:

1. Complying with company HV safety rules and procedures at all times.
2. Undertaking necessary SAP-approved training and refreshers.
3. Being appointed by the Authorising Engineer and assessed as competent to act as SAP.
4. Producing accurate switching programs.
5. Issuing safety-related documents to qualified persons.
6. Maintaining a log of SAP activities for audit purposes.
7. Carrying out functional and operating switching of HV distribution systems within appointment criteria.
8. Performing maintenance and testing of HV switchgear within appointment criteria.
9. Participating in the company's out-of-hours on-call system as required.

About You

Desirable Qualifications & Professional Memberships:

• BTEC in Electrical Engineering or C&G equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of electrical power systems up to 33KV.
• Good transformer knowledge and understanding.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Operational experience as an HV Electrical Fitter.
• Ability to work proactively alone or in a team.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ensuring high standards when working on client sites.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Eligibility for SC/CTC clearance and DBS check.
• Full UK driving license.

About the Company

Ipsum is a leading provider in the UK's utility sector, committed to delivering essential services 24/7/365. We support our employees' development and offer a wide range of benefits including occupational health support, cycle-to-work scheme, holiday purchase options, employee discounts, social events, life assurance, flexible working, long service awards, and volunteer opportunities.

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