Fitter
This fitter will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations in our Hemel Hempstead office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.
You will attract a salary of £39,238 plus benefits and a bonus of 3%.
If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check
Close Date:.02/03/2026
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:
Work in the field at multiple locations maintaining plant and equipment at various substations on the electrical distribution network, up to and including the 132Kv volt system.
Duties
* 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 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 policies and procedures
* Act as an ambassador for UK Power Networks and deliver excellent customer service
* Be able to work on their own or as part of a team.
Experience
* The successful candidates 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)
* The ability to demonstrate experience of working on regional electricity networks and therefore have knowledge of the electrical distribution network would be an advantage but is not essential.
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.
Candidates with relevant transferrable skills and experience would be considered for the training role of "Craft Attendant Fitter"