Lead Construction Fitter

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Tools supplied

Training for authorisations

Overtime available

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks is seeking a LV to HV Lead Electrical Construction Fitter to join our Southern region team in the UK. The role involves constructing electrical apparatus in substations from 11kV to 132kV, with travel across multiple locations.

You will lead safe, live-substation projects, install relays and CT metering equipment, and act as an SSE ambassador with customers. A driving licence and willingness to travel are essential; excellent benefits and training are

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electricity distribution networks and safety standards.
• Experience reading single-line diagrams and wiring layouts.
• Willingness to travel across the network area and work in live substations.
• CDM regulations awareness and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Construct electrical apparatus in substations from 11kV to 132kV.
• Deliver safe projects in live substation environments and respond to faults.
• Install relays, CT metering equipment, and related control panels.
• Represent SSE with customers to deliver high-quality service.

Skills

Electrical installation

Substation operations

Safety awareness

Reading wiring diagrams

Customer service

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Low Voltage to High Voltage Lead Electrical Construction Fitter to join our team!

Base Location

Basingstoke, West London, Slough, Reading, Swindon, Oxford, Melksham, Andover, Poole, New Forest, Portsmouth, Petersfield or Aldershot

Salary

£40,525 - £48,427 Plus:

• 37 hour working week.
• Full PPE and tools supplied for the role.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Training provided to gain further authorisations.
• Overtime & travel time available.
• A range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern

Permanent | Full Time

SSEN are looking to hire an LV/HV Electrical Lead Construction Fitter to be based in any location in our Southern region.

You'll be part of a great team that is there to help and support each other. An environment where you are encouraged to suggest improvements and where safety is our number one priority.

You Will Be

• Working in a team responsible for constructing electrical apparatus within substations on the electricity distribution network from 11kV up to 132kV.
• Safe delivery of construction projects in live electricity substation environments in line with operational safety rules and safety legislation. This will also include emergency response to fault scenarios.
• Installation of fixed relays onto existing relay panels. Installation and commissioning of CT Metering apparatus.
• Act as an ambassador for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks when interacting with external and internal customers to deliver world class customer service and protect the SSE brand.

You Have

• Knowledge of the electricity distribution network and experience of working in live electricity substation environments from 11kV - 132kV.
• Previous experience will include working on DC battery systems, internal panel wiring modification, multicore cable terminating and glanding, wiring circuit breakers, CT's/VT's to marshalling kiosks and control panels, AC/DC wiring and replacing 33kV outdoor circuit breakers and isolators. The ability to read and interpret single line wiring diagrams and cable ferruling.
• A high regard for safety, especially on construction sites and CDM regulations with strong customer service skills.
• Previous electricity network operational authorisations would be extremely beneficial as would training and qualifications in scaffold, telehandler, furzeweld, working at height, confined space, asbestos, COSHH, Loler and SMSTS.

A clean driving licence and a flexible approach to working hours and work location is a must because the role will involve extensive travel throughout our network area.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact [e-mail] / 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.