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This 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 benefits, including 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 benefits:
* Annual Leave
* 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
* Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Occupational Health support
* Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
* Discounted access to sports and social clubs
* 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 132000 volt system.
Principal Accountabilities:
* Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this role
* Perform risk assessments and maintain safe working practices
* 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 132000 volt network
* Undertake substation inspections
* Report hazards and defects that cannot be rectified through the appropriate reporting procedure
* Ensure quality of work meets current procedures
* Be an ambassador for UK Power Networks
* Work independently or as part of a team
Nature & Scope:
You will be classified as a Specified Role and will be 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 but may travel anywhere within the UK Power Networks area.
Skills and Experience:
You should have the following:
* Hold a current driving licence
* Have or be prepared to work towards a City & Guilds 2339 (formerly 232) certificate in Electrical Power Distribution (or similar)
* Experience working on regional electricity networks; knowledge of the electrical distribution network is an advantage but not essential
Personal Skills:
* Work efficiently and communicate effectively with team members
* Have the enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills and techniques
* Demonstrate a strong safety culture
* Be flexible in your approach to work
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