Trainee Fitter

ENWL; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Private Healthcare

Employee rewards portal discounts

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional development through L&D

Job summary

Electricity North West Construction & Maintenance Limited (ENWCML) is seeking a Trainee Multi-Skilled Fitter to join our engineering team. You will use hands-on electrical and mechanical skills to build, install and look after high voltage and low voltage switchgear, transformers and substations across public and private industrial networks.

You will follow safe working practices, use technical drawings, complete daily vehicle checks and test reports, and liaise with customers to minimise

Qualifications

• Trained and experienced using hand and power tools to unload, measure, cut to size, put together and bolt/fix down electrical equipment.
• Experience working with Low Voltage and High Voltage electrical system components, plant and equipment, with proven HV fitting and jointing skills.
• Hold a City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification, a recognised Craft Apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3 equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Build, install and look after high voltage and low voltage electrical switchgear, transformers and substations.
• Follow safe working processes and technical drawings across public and private industrial electrical networks.
• Complete accurate test reports and inspect substations within 7 working days.

Skills

Hand and power tools

HV/LV electrical systems

Physical work

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent

Craft Apprenticeship / NVQ3 equivalent

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Electricity North West Construction & Maintenance Limited (ENWCML) is the specialist engineering arm of the Electricity North West Group. We deliver high and low voltage infrastructure services across the UK, operating independently from the regulated network business. Our expertise spans the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of private electrical networks for commercial and industrial clients.

With a growing national footprint and a reputation for technical excellence, ENWCML plays a vital role in supporting the UK’s energy transition and infrastructure resilience.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re building smarter, greener electricity networks to help Britain grow—investing in a better future, faster.

A Fantastic Opportunity: Trainee Fitter

As an Trainee Multi-Skilled Fitter, you will use your hands on electrical and mechanical skills to help build, install and look after high voltage and low voltage electrical switchgear, transformers and substations. Working as part of a team, you will be required to use safe working processes and follow technical drawings to work across both public and private industrial electrical networks. We aim to complete our work to achieve our customers budget and on time as this drives our customers’ satisfaction. The successful candidate will comply with company Health & Safety processes including completion of daily vehicle checks, quarterly equipment calibration, site inductions, annual authorisations, task led point of work risk assessments, safety observations and incident reporting. Maintain a safe, orderly and clean working area including vehicles, plant, site and workshops. You will promote the company’s reputation through a positive attitude and behaviours, good time keeping and a professional appearance. Inspection of substations and associated equipment, including the completion of accurate test reports within 7 working days. Install and maintain electrical switchgear and transformers in accordance with the company/manufacturer’s quality specifications and within the time allotted for the activity. LV and HV cable installation, jointing and terminations in accordance with the company/manufacturer’s quality specifications and company processes and within the time allotted for the activity. Fault finding and minor remedial repair works, including photographic evidence and reports (as required) on equipment condition. Liaising with customers in organising and arranging work to minimise the impact to their business for both personal access and other ENWCML employees and subcontractors.

• Use your hands on electrical and mechanical skills to help build, install and look after high voltage and low voltage electrical switchgear, transformers and substations.
• Follow safe working processes and technical drawings to work across both public and private industrial electrical networks.
• Achieve customers’ budget and on time to drive customer satisfaction.
• Comply with company Health & Safety processes including completion of daily vehicle checks, quarterly equipment calibration, site inductions, annual authorisations, task led point of work risk assessments, safety observations and incident reporting.
• Maintain a safe, orderly and clean working area including vehicles, plant, site and workshops.
• Promote the company’s reputation through a positive attitude and behaviours, good time keeping and a professional appearance.
• Inspect substations and associated equipment, including the completion of accurate test reports within 7 working days.
• Install and maintain electrical switchgear and transformers in accordance with the company/manufacturer’s quality specifications and within the time allotted for the activity.
• Perform LV and HV cable installation, jointing and terminations in accordance with the company/manufacturer’s quality specifications and company processes and within the time allotted for the activity.
• Fault find and carry out minor remedial repair works, including photographic evidence and reports on equipment condition.
• Liaise with customers in organising and arranging work to minimise the impact to their business for both personal access and other ENWCML employees and subcontractors.

The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:

• Trained and experienced using hand and power tools to unload, measure, cut to size, put together and bolt/fix down electrical equipment
• Have experience working with Low Voltage and High Voltage electrical system components, plant and equipment, with proven High Voltage fitting and jointing skills;
• Hold a City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification, a recognised Craft Apprenticeship and or Vocational Training equivalent to NVQ level 3;
• Hold a valid, full UK driving licence (essential) with categories B + E;

What we’re offering

We value your expertise. In return, you’ll receive:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a Drug & Alcohol test.