80120 - Electrical Fitter
This Electrical Fitter will report to the) Site Supervisor and will work within UKPN Services based in our Gatwick Airport office. You will be a permanent employee.
You will attract a salary of £43,89 and a bonus of 3%.
If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check
Close Date: 05/01/2025
We also provide fantastic benefits so please contact us to find out more!
Job Purpose
The Electrical Fitter role is to ensure delivery of all planned construction and operations, inspections and maintenance functions on Airport Sector's Client infrastructure. You will incorporate construction, operation and maintenance and is a multi-site role. You are responsible for the delivery of all aspects of inspections, construction and maintenance activities.
You will undertake the construction and maintenance of the UK Power Networks Services owned Client assets or other assets as directed by the Site Supervisor. You will work for the onsite Senior Authorised Person who is responsible for Safety and ensuring that there is no change to the electricity supply.
Principal Accountabilities
Construction and Maintenance of the UK Power Networks Services owned assets through the range 33kV to 400v
Assist the Operational Engineer in meeting maintenance targets on time and within budget,
Maintain the Control and Protection Systems
Operate and update Asset database in respect of project and maintenance activities
Contribute to fault investigations and repairs.
Conversant with manufacturers maintenance regimes,
Comply with UK Power Networks Services inspection and maintenance policies (follow maintenance job plans),
Use of the asset management system ( SAP) for recording on-site work undertaken;
Authorised to work on the high and low voltage systems and competent to receive safety documentation,
Competent to oversee contractors,
Competent in basic workshop fitting skills,
Manage reactive and minor construction work for distribution system up keep
Maintain records of all completed operations, inspections and maintenance; test sheets and safety documentation,
To manage any responsibilities determined by your grade and competency such as switchgear, transformer and battery maintenance, substations inspection and cleaning and Transformer/Switchgear oil testing.
Undertake additional activities determined by the job level and competency
Responsibilities
Assist the Operational Engineer in maintaining the very best in client relationships,
Follow the requirements detailed in Method Statements and Risk Assessments,
Embrace "Stay Safe" and "IPR" content,
Competent to write and follow the requirements detailed in Method Statements and Risk Assessments,
Compliance with UK Power Networks Services Procedures covering all matters related to Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment,
Identify and report hazards and rectify,
Hold relevant Safety Qualification such as IOSH
Comply with UK Power Networks Services purchasing procedures,
Complete timesheets and expenses claims promptly,
Work unsupervised.
Attend and contribute to team briefings, meetings and committees,
Provide management of contractors and personnel.
Perform substation inspections to meet the maintenance standards
Ensure all substation compounds are kept clean tidy and free from vegetation
Qualifications
Essential
We ask that you are;
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Experienced in Operational Construction and Maintenance work planning.
Have a traceable work history.
Have a clean Criminal Record Check.
Can obtain a Client Infrastructure Security Pass.
Pass a Medical and Drugs and Alcohol screening
Have a full clean drivers licence.
As a minimum a Competent Person working towards Authorised Person status to switch on high and low voltage systems
Have operational understanding of systems through the range 33kV to 400v.
Experienced undertaking routine inspection and maintenance activities.
Can use the Asset Management System ( SAP).
Fit and willing to be trained to work in confined spaces.
Either PASMA certified or able and willing to be trained for prefabricated scaffold erection
Compliant with UK Power Networks Services O&M Procedures relating to Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment.
Adaptability in fast changing situations is necessary .
Competent to undertake maintenance and construction activities on a range of LV equipment including street lighting furniture and distribution equipment
Be able to undertake data input onto handheld devices.
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