Craft attendant fitter

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This Craft attendant fitter will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Hemel Hempstead office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.

You will attract a salary of £29,674 per annum (depending on experience) + full benefits package and a bonus of 3%.

Close Date:.22/04/2024

All applications will be reviewed after the close date.

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.
• Supplier discounts, such as O2, EE, Vauxhall cars, Universal tyres
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

• For this role you will need a full UK driver's license

UK Power Networks

UK Power Networksis the country's biggest electricity distributor, making sure the lights stay on for more than eight million homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East of England.

UK Power Networks continues to be listed in the Sunday Times' Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For, and the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers, and made industry history by becoming first company to win Utility of the Year two years running (2015 and 2016, also 2012). We are accredited in the Investors in People Platinum and Nation Equality Standard.

We invest more than £600 million in its electricity networks every year, offers extra help to vulnerable customers of need, and is undertaking trials to ensure that electricity networks support the transition to a low carbon future. It also moves cables and connects new electricity supplies.

Role

Principal Accountabilities:

• You will assist the Electrical Fitters in their role with maintain the HV and LV electrical plant and distribution network, up to and including 11KV system, with the opportunity to develop the skills to work on the 33KV network
• You'll also be able to obtain formal qualifications and undertake training to become a qualified fitter. This will be done by observing the work in progress to ensure correct procedures are being followed about PPE and safe working practices for the task in hand
• This will also include assisting in the restoration of LV supplies as part of fault working and system emergencies.
• Also you'll help maintain electrical plant and equipment on the LV and 11KV network
• Your work will also involve assisting in sub station inspections
• You will report hazards and defects that they are unable to rectify through the appropriate reporting procedure
• You will ensure quality of works meets with current procedures
• You will be an ambassador for UK Power Networks
• You will work on their own or as part of a team.
• Craft Attendants will demonstrate a responsible and safe approach to unplanned hazardous situations.
• You will deal with members of the public, emergency services and local authorities in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Observe all work being carried out on:
• Live LV apparatus with exposed conductors.
• Ensure safe use of equipment following health & safety procedures and network standards specifically that colleagues on site are also wearing the relevant PPE. (This forms part of the responsibility of care of all operational staff under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974)
• To deter members of the public distracting staff while working on live equipment, and ensure 'Do Not Disturb' signs are prominently displayed and whilst live electrical work is in progress.
• Set equipment up for the Fitters including preparation of work, laying out tools and equipment for a task and providing the vehicle to allow jobs to be carried out.
• Assist the Fitters when you will carry out work on live apparatus, conductors or equipment following appropriate safety procedures.

What you'll need for this role:

• Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electrics
• Experience working at heights, working outside or in confined spaces is highly desirable.
• An understanding of the Electricity at Work Act including understanding electrical diagrams and maps i.e. points of isolation/earthing
• Awareness of the policies relating to network standards and Health & Safety.
• Full UK driving licence is required

You will also be:

• Customer focused
• Good team working
• Self-motivated
• Health and Safety Aware
• Positive attitude and a high level of energy.
• Flexible and adaptable
• Good communication skills
• Technically minded