Day to day you'll ensure that all site works are carried out safely, in accordance with company policy and safety rules and in an efficient manner. This may include acting as the nominated person in charge of safety for the duration of works attended.
The work of a Fitter typically consists of maintenance and repair of circuit breakers, batteries and transformers within a substation or workshop environment.
Considerable amount of work takes place draining and replenishing oils, some with residual carbon deposits. The bulk of the oil is removed via a pump, it is only the final layer that requires
direct contact with the oil.
You will be able to plan and carry out work in a safe manner, always adhering to health and safety procedures with and ability to work proactively on own or as part of a team with a confident and enthusiastic attitude.
We will expect a proven attention to detail and able to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills whilst delivering outstanding customer service and essential services 24/7/365 that make a difference to local people and communities.
Requirements
We will look to you to have demonstratable experience and understanding of the network, Experience working within a utilities business is preferable but not essential.
You should also have sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, as an on-site representative of the company.
City and guilds or NVQ equivalent, and / or equivalent experience (minimum)
Minimum Requirements
Employed currently or historically as an electrical Fitter at one or more of LV, HV, EHV (minimum)
Driving licence (minimum)
Benefits
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.36 days annual leaveHoliday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leaveShare SchemesPayroll Giving and Charity Matched FundingTechnology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchasesElectric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean drivingCycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket LoansHealthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health AssessmentsLife Assurance (4x salary)Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing supportPlus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and moreWhy ScottishPowerHealth insuranceDental insurance
Additional Information
Job Title Craftsperson (Fitter)
Location Oswestry
Salary from £32,240 plus benefits
Help us create a better future, quicker
We are currently looking to recruit a Fitter to construct, maintain and repair the electrical distribution network. This is an important role within the district, where you'll provide key skills and knowledge to ready the network for an electric future and to help meet the challenge of Net Zero across more than 100,000km of network and 30,000 substations, benefiting more than 3.5m homes and businesses across Scotland, England, and Wales.
Iberdrola · Oswestry, UK