Electrical Fitter

80347 - Fitter

This Fitter will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Stevenage office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.

You will attract a salary of 37,165- depending on experience Plus bonus and benefits and a bonus of 3%.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date:.09/02/2025

We also provide the following additional benefits

• 22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

Candidates with relevant transferrable experience would be considered for the training role of "Craft Attendant Fitter"

Job Purpose:

Work in the field at various locations maintaining, repairing and constructing plant and equipment at various substations on the electrical distribution network, up to and including the (phone number removed) volt system.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this role
• To carry out risk assessments and maintain safe working practices
• Be able to operate hand held IT equipment to receive job instructions and record asset data information
• Maintain electrical plant and equipment from the low voltage network up to and including the (phone number removed) volt network
• Undertake sub station inspections
• Report hazards and defects that they are unable to rectify through the appropriate reporting procedure
• Ensure quality of works meets with current procedures
• Act as an ambassador for UK Power Networks
• Be able to work on their own or as part of a team.

Skills and Experience

You should have the following:

Hold a current driving licence.

Have or be prepared to work towards a City & Guilds 2339 (formally 232) certificate in Electrical Power Distribution (or similar)

Show experience of working on regional electricity networks and therefore have knowledge of the electrical distribution network

Personal Skills

Work efficiently and communicate effectively with other team members.

Have the enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills and techniques.

Demonstrate a strong safety culture.

Be flexible in their approach to work.