At a Glance
- Tasks: Support asset replacement works and installation of equipment in substations.
- Company: Freedom Networks focuses on delivering high-quality workmanship for DNO customers.
- Benefits: Enjoy a company vehicle, private medical insurance, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Role based across the Scotland Central Belt.
- Why this job: Progress to 'Authorised Person' status and work on live electrical systems.
- Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of practical experience and site safety passport required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Freedom Networks are currently recruiting Fitters/wiremen to be part of a team undertaking asset replacement works supporting the upgrade and replacement of substation equipment in a manner that delivers safe, high workmanship quality and fit for purpose networks for our DNO customers, and which promotes the company in a positive light at all times. The role is based across the Scotland Central Belt.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:
- Support with the replacement of plant/equipment along with associated multicores and earthing cables to make a fully operational scheme.
- Progress to 'Authorised Person' status under our clients DNO Safety Rules, allowing the individual to:
- have independent access to substations containing live exposed conductors,
- receive a permit to work,
- supervise a working party, and
- work Live within C&P Panels.
- Recognise best practices and promote innovation ideas.
- Keep safe and maintain all company property issued, ensure it is routinely PAT or calibration tested and bring to the company’s attention any items that are not of a serviceable nature in a timely manner.
- Installation of containment, cabling, plant and small wiring within a substation environment.
What we’re looking for:
- DNO HV fitting experience – Desirable.
- Minimum of 2 years practical or craft skills experience using hand tools.
- Basic operational knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems.
- Site safety passport and/or experience of working on CDM sites.
- Manual Handling.
- DNO Authorisations to receive and cancel PTW – Desirable.
- Full Driving Licence.
Benefits:
We’re always evolving our benefits to ensure we’re attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:
- Company commercial vehicle.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle).
- Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
- 25 days holiday.
- Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
- Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
- Personal development programme.
HV Fitter in Dumfries employer: NG Bailey MEH Alliance
Freedom Networks offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits including a salary sacrifice car scheme. Located in the Scotland Central Belt, the company promotes innovation and best practices within its skilled team.
