Electrical Fitter

81805 - Electrical Fitter This electrical fitter will report to the lead project engineer and will work within our capital programme team based in our EPN east region across various sites. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team. You will attract a salary of £39,283 and a bonus of 3%. If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Close Date:.18/12/2025 We also provide the following additional benefits 25 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 Job Purpose: To work as part of a team, carrying out the full range of tasks associated with EHV substation installation and construction at voltages between 11kV and 132kV. Principal Accountabilities: Installation and testing of all plant and apparatus associated with the Grid, Primary and Distribution network Fault location and repair of all plant and apparatus associated with the Grid, Primary and Distribution network Manage work undertaken by UK Power Networks contractors Ensure that all staff for which you will be responsible work to the DSR and to demonstrate a strong safety culture Use of appropriate IT equipment Immediate supervision of construction / maintenance staff within their working party Qualifications: The following skills and attributes are important to this role:- City and Guilds 232 or equivalent City and Guilds 2391 in Electrical Engineering ECS Electrical Installation or equivalent Flexible and able to work in a team environment Ability to problem solve in a practical way and able to work under pressure Must have a clean driving licence MEWP operator licence preferred Confined space trained SMSTS competence preferred IOSH Working Safely preferred Furseweld and oxy-acetylene gas awareness training A good understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation Receive Permit To Work and Manage Site Safety (up to 132kV) preferred Nature and Scope: The person undertaking this role will play a vital role in the safe and timely completion of the Capital Programme for the LPN or EPN region. The job holder may be required to work at any location within the UK Power Networks EPN area. The successful candidate would be expected to undertake training with regard to switching on the Primary Network and may receive salary and band progression upon attaining the higher authorisation levels