Electrical Construction Fitter

Overview

Electrical Construction Fitter role at Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN). Permanent, full-time position located in Southern England (base location options include Slough, West London, Reading, and surrounding areas).

Responsibilities

• Deliver High Voltage construction projects in a live electricity substation environment in line with operational safety rules and safety legislation.
• Be involved with installing and commissioning new CT Metering apparatus.
• Operate Telehandlers, MEWPs and construct mobile scaffolds (full training provided).
• Contribute to personal development with a plan created with your line manager and reviewed regularly to shape your career path at SSE.

You have

• Knowledge and experience of installing electrical systems, containment, cabling, plant and small wiring.
• A strong focus on safety, understanding of CDM regulations, and good communication skills.

Preferred but not essential

• Knowledge of the electricity distribution network and experience in live substations (11kV – 132kV).
• Experience with DC battery systems, internal panel wiring modification, multicore cable terminating and glanding, wiring circuit breakers, CTs/VTs to marshalling kiosks and control panels, AC/DC wiring; replacing 33kV outdoor circuit breakers and isolators.
• Operational authorisations in electricity networks and training/qualifications in scaffold, telehandler, furzeweld, working at heights, confined space, asbestos, COSHH, LOLER and SMSTS would be beneficial.

Requirements

• Full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Flexible approach to working hours and travel across the network area.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £34,749 – £40,939, plus additional benefits.
• Overtime and travel time available.
• 37-hour working week.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Training to gain further authorisations and opportunities for career progression.
• Full PPE and tools supplied.
• London allowance of £3,000 if based at Slough/West London.
• Full benefits package available on our careers site.

Working Pattern

Permanent | Full Time

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. SSE is investing in homegrown energy to power a cleaner, more secure future and is building the grid to deliver greener electricity.

SSEN Distribution, part of the SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses with a team of over 4,200 engineers and energy experts committed to a safe, reliable supply while developing flexible networks for a low-carbon future.

Equal Opportunity

SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive experience. Please contact kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051 to discuss support options. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept online applications. We will contact applicants after the closing date if moving forward. If offered a role, you will complete criminality and credit checks before you start.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management, Science, and Engineering

Industries

• Utilities
• Oil and Gas
• Renewable Energy

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