Plant Electrical Fitter

Transport for London; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Plant Electrical Fitter to join their team in maintaining critical power systems for the London Underground. This role involves hands-on maintenance, servicing, and fault repair of various electrical equipment, ensuring safety and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess a strong electrical engineering background and practical skills in handling HV and LV systems. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this organization offers an inclusive work environment and excellent benefits, including free travel on the TfL network and a generous pension scheme. If you are passionate about electrical systems and want to contribute to a vital public service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Final salary pension scheme

Free travel on the TfL network

75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket

Interest-free loan for travel

29 days annual leave plus public holidays

Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme

Retail, health, leisure and travel offers

Qualifications

• Must have an Electrical Engineering Qualification or equivalent.
• Proficient in using electrical test equipment and understanding technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair substation plant and equipment for the London Underground.
• Diagnose failures and ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Qualification

Electrical Test Equipment Proficiency

Fitting Skills

Understanding Technical Drawings

Full Clean Driving Licence

Knowledge of DC Battery Supplies

Knowledge of AC Electrical Supplies

Circuit Protection Fundamentals

Education

Electrical Engineering Qualification

Completed Apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical Test Equipment

Job description

Job Description - Plant Electrical Fitter (046037)

Organisation

SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE AND RENEWALS

Job

Power

Position Type: Full Time

Grade: P3A1

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Tufnell Park (Networkwide)

Overview of project/role:

This role is responsible for undertaking maintenance, servicing, breakdown and fault repair of all substation plant and equipment under the control of HV Power. To ensure that the assets are maintained in accordance with set specifications to meet safety and operational criteria in order to provide efficient and continuous power supplies to the London Underground railway system.

Key Accountabilities

1. Maintain, service, repair, disassemble, rebuild, and recalibrate all substation plant, including HV, LV, and DC switchgear, signalling systems - FC’s and RC’s, batteries & chargers, rectifiers, transformers and rotating plant, SVC’s and associated PQ equipment – harmonic filters. An appreciation of LEPS systems – OLBI.
2. Diagnose and eliminate failures and failure modes both on switchgear and plant wiring and control. Use instrumentation and diagnostic tools.
3. Use and apply the content of technical documents, manuals, diagrams, drawings to plant and systems.
4. Install and modify local lighting and power systems and all manner of substation plant and wiring schemes.
5. To act as Site Person in Charge (SPIC) as required for both Power & Electrical and 3rd party works.
6. To adhere to all health & safety policies and procedures – particularly the drugs and alcohol policy.
7. To prepare and submit reports on faults and plant breakdowns attended.
8. To ensure that safe working practices are complied with when LV isolations are involved – with a particular focus towards Live Working on battery & OLBI systems.
9. To advise on aspects of safety, all work undertaken by internal and external contractors and for their on-site supervision in relation to SPIC obligations.
10. To respond to emergency breakdown of plant and to take appropriate decisive actions.
11. To ensure that all of the plant and equipment assets are maintained correctly, according to tolerances as defined by work instructions, test sheets operating and maintenance manuals or Engineer’s direction to maximise efficiency of plant.
12. To ensure all documentation associated with tasks is completed to a defined satisfactory standard.
13. To declare plant fit / unfit for service. Job holder follows the instructions of others when switching plant equipment on or off.
14. Undertake advanced condition monitoring techniques, thermal imaging, trip profiling, Direct Acting Overload testing, use of Micro-Ohmmeter (doctoring), IR testing, etc.
15. The job holder is required to drive company vehicles, clean them and carry out vehicle checks as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Knowledge:

1. Position holders must have an Electrical Engineering Qualification or equivalent, including a fully served apprenticeship.
2. Be proficient in the use of electrical test equipment used to determine the condition of plant & equipment.
3. Have relevant electrical experience (fitting skills).
4. The ability to understand technical drawings.
5. Have a full clean driving licence.
6. Sound electrical knowledge of DC battery supplies, three phase AC electrical supplies, transformer principles, the fundamentals of circuit protection and earthing arrangements.

Skills:

1. Fitters are expected to demonstrate both practical skills as well as a sound theoretical electrical knowledge of DC batteries and chargers, standby power supplies, three phase AC electrical supplies, transformer principles, AC & DC switchgear operation and the fundamentals of circuit protection and earthing arrangements.
2. During the 12 months probationary period there will be a Low Voltage NVQ Assessment. The assessment will be by written exam in the classroom and on site (practical NVQ assessment). The job holder will be required to renew their licences every three years by means of reassessment, this process will in turn be supported by HV Power competency and capability policies.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantees an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process:

Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.

The closing date for applications is: Friday 10th January 2025 at 23:59 hours.

NPL Applications:

Applications to internally advertised roles can only be accepted from temporary workers who are on PAYE terms via agency, or PAYE via Umbrella Companies. Temporary workers who are paid through their own limited companies are not covered by the Agency Worker Regulations and are ineligible to apply.
NPL members of staff are not eligible to apply to secondment opportunities.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• A 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest-free loan
• 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers