79894This fitter will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Borehamwood 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:.25/11/2024 We also provide the following additional benefitsAnnual LeavePersonal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)Tenancy Loan Deposit schemeTax efficient benefits: cycle to work schemeSeason ticket loanOccupational Health supportSwitched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.Discounted access to sports and social clubsEmployee 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 132000 volt system.
Principal Accountabilities:Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this roleTo perform risk assessments and maintain safe working practicesBe able to operate hand held IT equipment to receive job instructions and record asset data informationMaintain electrical plant and equipment from the low voltage network up to and including the 132000 volt networkUndertake sub station inspectionsReport hazards and defects that they are unable to rectify through the appropriate reporting procedureEnsure quality of works meets with current proceduresBe an ambassador for UK Power Networks an Be able to work on their own or as part of a team.
Nature & ScopeYou will have been classified as a Specified Role and is subject to pre-appointment drug screening following the UK Power Networks policy on Alcohol & Drugs".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.
Skills and ExperienceYou 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 of working on regional electricity networks and therefore have knowledge of the electrical distribution network would be an advantage but is not essential.
Personal SkillsWork 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.