HV Fitter

NG Bailey Group Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension with employer contribution

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits

Personal development programme

Job summary

NG Bailey Group Limited is seeking a skilled Fitter - Electrical / Mechanical to join a site-based team delivering electrical power distribution installations from 400V to 132kV across UKPN regions. The role focuses on safe, high-quality workmanship and contributing to customer and Projects Business growth.

You will progress toward Authorised Person status, work with hand tools, and support HV substation activities including cable, switchgear and relay panel tasks, within a supportive

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical or mechanical trades with City & Guilds / ONC.
• 18th Edition knowledge and practical hand tool skills.
• Experience on HV substation sites and power distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and construct electrical power distribution components up to 132kV.
• Progress to Authorised Person status under safety rules.
• Work with cable systems, switchgear, transformers, busbars and relay panels.
• Operate safely within health and safety procedures on site.

Skills

Electrical fitting

Mechanical fitting

Hand tools

Education

City & Guilds

ONC

18th Edition

Job description

Freedom's Network team are currently recruiting a Fitter - Electrical / Mechanical based in the South East due to an increase in confirmed projects with our client. The main purpose of the role is to be part of a team installing and constructing electrical power distribution and transmission systems from 400V to 132kV in a manner that delivers safe, high workmanship quality and fit for purpose networks for the customer, and which promotes the company in a positive light at all times. The Fitters deliver the installation of ground mounted and structure mounted power system components including cable systems, switchgear, transformers, busbars, relay panels and associated equipment in substations operating at up to 132kV. The Fitters are site-based teams working across the UKPN (EPN/SPN/LPN) DNO region. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Progress to "Authorised Person" status under the Customer's Safety Rules, allowing the individual to a) have independent access to substations containing live exposed conductors, b) to receive a permit to work and c) to supervise a working party.
• Perform in a professional manner to help build customer confidence and thereby contributing to the promotion of Projects Business growth.
• Work within all set procedures and to ensure Health and Safety is the most important element in this regard.
• Complete all tasks and task types allocated, increasing skill range and knowledge in the process - This can include excavation work, cable pulling, mechanical fitting, electrical fitting, and small wiring - including relay panel and telecontrol works.
• You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Where you'll be working from

• Suitable mechanical or electrical qualification - City & Guilds, ONC, 18th Edition and/or relevant experience.
• Relevant practical or craft skills experience using hand tools.
• Basic operational knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems.
• Previous experience of working on HV substation sites including elec/mech fitting or jointing experience in a open Busbar environment
• Good operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems.
• SMSTS OR SSSTS is desirable, not essential
• UKPN OR Other DNO Authorisations

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Company commercial vehicle
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme