Fitter - Peterborough, United Kingdom - UK Power Networks

UK Power Networks

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Peterborough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Reporting to

Field Staff Supervisor

Location

Peterborough

Function

Network Operations - Eastern Region

Reference Number

77103

Employment Period

Permanent

Salary Range

SG2 £35,061 - £42,631 per annum

Closing Date

23/06/2023

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.

Principal Accountabilities:

Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this role
To perform 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 procedures
Be able to work on their own or as part of a team.

Nature & Scope

You will progress with experience to becoming a Limited Senior Authorised Fitter. (LSAP). There is also the potential for you to develop their skills maintain electrical plant on the 33KV system.

You will work as part of a team of fitters that report to a Field Staff Supervisor and have the support of experienced Field Engineers.

You will be predominantly based in the Area. You may travel anywhere with in the UK Power Networks area.

Experience

You 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 with other team members
Have the enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills and techniques.
Demonstrate a safety culture.
Be flexible in their approach to work.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.

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