HV Fitter - Operations T&E

HV Fitter

Widnes office / North West

Permanent

Competitive + Company vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom Networks are currently recruiting ENW authorised Fitters 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 based across the northwest on the ENW secondary network

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
• Basic electrical fitter duties
• a) have independent access to substations containing live exposed conductors,
• b) to receive a permit to work and
• c) to supervise a working party.
• 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:

• Must have in date ENW authorisation that’s transferable
• 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
• 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 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

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.