Electrical Fitter

Uk Power Networks

The Role

Overview

Permanent Electrical Fitter for substation construction & grid maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

  • contractor supervision
  • safety management
  • installation
  • testing
  • repair
  • grid maintenance

Tasks

-Supervise contractors and ensure a strong safety culture -Install, test, and repair plant, apparatus, and cables across the Grid, Primary, and Distribution network -Use IT equipment and oversee maintenance staff

Requirements

  • ecs card
  • apprenticeship
  • city & guilds
  • driving licence
  • health safety
  • problem solving

What You Bring

Apply by 20/11/2025. Successful candidates will complete a medical and DBS check. ⚡ Electrical Fitter – Power Up Your Career with UK Power Networks! ⚡ -Experience in a DNO environment -Clean driving licence -ECS Installation Electrical Card/EUSR SHEA Power (or equivalent) -Completed apprenticeship in Electrical Fitting, Cable Jointing, or Electrical Installation -City & Guilds 18th Edition, MEWP, PASMA, SMSTS, IOSH, or confined space training -Work as part of a skilled team on substation construction (230V–132kV) -City & Guilds Level 2 in Electrical Power Engineering or Electrotechnical Craft (or equivalent) -Solid understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation -Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for teamwork

Benefits

-Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing schemes -Competitive Salary: £43,904 + Inner London Allowance + 3% bonus -25 days annual leave + bank holidays -Discounted gym membership -Discounts at hundreds of retailers -Tenancy loan deposit & season ticket loan -Extra reservist leave (18 days full pay, 22 unpaid) -Personal pension plan (up to 10% employer contribution) -Employee Assistance Programme -Occupational health support

The Company

About Uk Power Networks

-It has built resilience through landmark innovation—funded by Ofgem—for projects like Low Carbon London and Flexible Plug & Play, pioneering smart grid integration. -The company architected and maintains private networks serving Heathrow, Stansted, London Underground and Canary Wharf, showcasing its aptitude in high-stakes infrastructure. -Its rollout of pole-support trusses and smart connection portals highlights a knack for clever engineering that minimizes disruption while boosting reliability. -From carrying legacy cables to orchestrating EV infrastructure and hydrogen experimentation, its story is one of transforming traditional power delivery for modern demands.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Transport

Maritime

Nuclear

Solar

Rail

Defence

Aviation

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Infrastructure

Utilities

Government

Security Clearance

-successful candidates will complete a medical and dbs check.