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Basildon / Essex
Permanent
Competitive + Company vehicle + Flexible Benefits
Summary
Freedom's Network team are currently recruiting a Fitter - Electrical / Mechanical based in the South East due to an increase in confirmed projects with our client. The main purpose of the role is to be part of a team installing and constructing electrical power distribution and transmission systems from 400V to 132kV in a manner that delivers safe, high workmanship quality and fit for purpose networks for the customer, and which promotes the company in a positive light at all times.
The Fitters deliver the installation of ground mounted and structure mounted power system components including cable systems, switchgear, transformers, busbars, relay panels and associated equipment in substations operating at up to 132kV. The Fitters are site-based teams working across the UKPN (EPN/SPN/LPN) DNO region.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:
- Progress to "Authorised Person" status under the Customer's Safety Rules, allowing the individual to
- have independent access to substations containing live exposed conductors
- to receive a permit to work
- to supervise a working party
- Perform in a professional manner to help build customer confidence and thereby contributing to the promotion of Projects Business growth.
- Work within all set procedures and to ensure Health and Safety is the most important element in this regard.
- Complete all tasks and task types allocated, increasing skill range and knowledge in the process. This can include excavation work, cable pulling, mechanical fitting, electrical fitting, and small wiring - including relay panel and telecontrol works.
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What we’re looking for:
- Suitable mechanical or electrical qualification - City & Guilds, ONC, 18th Edition and/or relevant experience.
- Relevant practical or craft skills experience using hand tools.
- Basic operational knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems.
- Previous experience of working on HV substation sites including elec/mech fitting or jointing experience in a open Busbar environment
- Good operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems.
- SMSTS OR SSSTS is desirable, not essential
- UKPN OR Other DNO Authorisations
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
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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 £500m 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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