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