79673 - Fitter

This fitter will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Hemel Hempstead 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:.06/10/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Annual Leave

• 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

• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Occupational Health support

• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.

• Discounted access to sports and social clubs

• Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose:

Work in the field at multiple locations maintaining 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 perform 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

• Be an ambassador for UK Power Networks and deliver excellent customer service

• Be able to work on their own or as part of a team.

You will work as part of a team of fitters that report to a Field Staff Supervisor and have the support of experienced Field Engineers.

You will be predominantly based in the Area. You may travel anywhere with in the UK Power Networks area.

Knowledge 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 working on regional electricity networks and therefore have knowledge of the electrical distribution network would be an advantage but is not essential.