Freedom
HV Fitter
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Scotland Central Belt
Permanent
Competitive + Company commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits
Summary
Freedom Networks are currently recruiting a Fitter / wireman 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,
- to receive a permit to work and
- to supervise a working party and
- to 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
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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 plus bank holidays
- 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
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Next Steps
As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.
We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
About Us
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £600m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.
Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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