Fitter (34221)

Position
Fitter
Reporting to
Field Staff Supervisor
Location
Peterborough
Department
Network Operations - Eastern Region
Reference Number
34221
Employment Period
Permanent
Contract Type
Collective
CiP Level
3%
Salary Range
SG2 GBP24,176 - GBP31,863
Closing Date
8th November 2017

We also offer :
Annual leave 25 days (fixed)
Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 3%, 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 6%, 8% or 10%)
Sick leave goes up with length of service.
Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers
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

Employee Assistance Programme.

Applications are invited for the above vacancy opportunity.

Job Purpose:
To 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.

Dimensions: No direct reports or financial budget.

Principal Accountabilities:
Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this role
To carry out risk assessments and maintain safe working practices
Be able to operate hand held IT equipment to receive job instructions and record asset data information
Maintain electrical plant and equipment on the LV and 11KV network
Undertake sub station inspections
Report hazards and defects that they are unable to rectify through the appropriate reporting procedure
Ensure quality of works meets with current policies and procedures
Act as an ambassador for UK Power Networks and deliver excellent customer service
Be able to work on their own or as part of a team.

Nature & 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 successful applicants will be expected to progress with experience to becoming a Limited Senior Authorised Fitter. (LSAP). There is also the potential for the successful applicant to develop their skills to maintain electrical plant on the 33KV system.

The successful applicant will be expected to work as part of a team of fitters that report to a Field Staff Supervisor and have the support of experienced Field Engineers.

The role is predominantly based in the Area. The successful candidate may be required to travel anywhere with in the UK Power Networks area.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
The successful candidates should have the following:

ONC in electrical power or City & Guilds 2339 (formally 232) certificate 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 driving licence

Personal Skills
Work efficiently and communicate effectively with other team members
Have the enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills and techniques.
Demonstrate a strong safety culture.
Be flexible in their approach to work.

Health & Safety Responsibilities
Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.
Employees are responsible for ensuring they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly, where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees are responsible for understanding those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.