Ehv Fitter

78306 - EHV Fitter

This EHV Fitterwill report to the field staff supervisor and will work within Network operations - based in our Canning Town office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £37,138 plus benefits a bonus of 3%

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date:.21/02/2024

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.

Nature and Scope:

This position has been classified as a Specified Role and will be subject to pre-appointment drug screening in accordance with the UK Power Networks policy on Alcohol & Drugs".

The person undertaking this role will play a vital role in the safe and timely completion of the Inspection, Maintenance and defect Repairs of substations, plant and equipment up to and including 132kV.The job holder will be required to work at any location within the UK Power Networks area.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this role
• Comply with all UKPN DSR's, policies and procedures and work to a high standard of quality.
• Carry out risk assessments in relation to the task and demonstrate a strong safety culture.
• Report hazards and defects that they are unable to rectify through the appropriate reporting procedure.
• Inspection and Maintenance of EHV plant and equipment up to and including 132kV.
• Carry out inspections of Grid and Primary substations.
• Liaise with control and carry out stand-by duties to maintain network security (where appropriately authorised).
• Be able to operate hand held IT equipment to receive job instructions and record asset data information.
• Act as an ambassador for UK Power Networks and deliver excellent customer service.
• Be able to work on their own and/or as part of a team.

EssentialKnowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidates should have the following:

• ONC in electrical power or City & Guilds Part 232/2339 in electrical/electronic qualification.
• Electrical apprenticeship in a power distribution (or similar) company.
• Be able to demonstrate experience of working on regional electricity networks and therefore have a comprehensive knowledge of the electrical distribution network.
• Hold a current UK driving licence.
• A good comprehension of mechanical knowledge.