78748 - Craft Attendant Fitter
This Craft Attendant Fitter will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Purfleet office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.
You will attract a salary of 29,647 per annum (depending on experience) + full benefits package and a bonus of 3%.
If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check
Close Date:.07/04/2024
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.
For this role you will need a full UK driver's license
All applications will be reviewed after the closing 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.
UK Power Networks
UK Power Networks is 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
The role 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
Your will ensure quality of works meets with current procedures
You will be an ambassador for UK Power Networks and always
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.
Duties
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 duty 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 equipping the vehicle to enable 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 .
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
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