82129 - 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 (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 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