Electrical Fitter

81654 - Electrical Fitter

This Electrical Fitter will report to the Project Engineer and will work within Network Operations based in our West Ham office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £43,904 plus Inner London Allowance + benefits and a bonus of 3%.

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

Close Date: 12/04/2026

We also provide the following additional benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
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, Season Ticket Loan
Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
Occupational Health support
Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
Discounted gym membership
Employee Assistance Programme

Job Purpose:

To work as part of a team, carrying out the full range of duties associated with Primary and Grid substation construction at voltages between 230V and 132kV.

Principal Accountabilities:

Installation and testing of all plant, apparatus and cables associated with the Grid, Primary and Distribution network.
Fault location and repair of all plant, apparatus and cables associated with the Grid, Primary and Distribution network.
Supervise work undertaken by UK Power Networks contractors.
Ensure that all staff for which you will be responsible work to the DSR and to demonstrate a strong safety culture.
Use IT equipment
Supervise construction / maintenance staff within their working party

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

The following skills and attributes are important to this role:-

City and Guilds 2339 - Level 2 Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering (Preferred) or City and Guilds 2365 - Level 2 Certificate in Electrotechnical Craft or equivalent
Completed an approved Apprenticeship in Electrical Fitting, Cable Jointing or Electrical Installation.
ECS Installation Electrical Card/EUSR SHEA Power or equivalent.
Flexible and able to work in a team environment.
Ability to problem solve in a practical way and able to work under pressure.
Must have a clean driving licence.
A good understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation

Preferred

City and Guilds 2382 - Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (18th Edition)
MEWP operator licence
PASMA qualification
Working within a DNO environment
SMSTS competence
IOSH Working safely
Oxy-propane and gas awareness training
Confined space trained
Receive PTW and Manage Site Safety
Move/Use Cranes/Scaffold in HV Compounds
Move/Use Ladders/Long Objects in HV Compounds