Craft Attendant Fitter

Location: Elephant & Castle

82125 - Craft Attendant Fitter

This craft attendant fitter will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Eltham office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.

You will attract a salary of £38,434 and a bonus of 3%.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date:.15/03/2026

We also provide the following additional benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.

Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid

Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)

Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan

Tax efficient benefits:
Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes

Occupational Health support

Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Role

You will assist the Craftsperson or Engineer in their role in terms of construction, commissioning and maintenance activities on Grid and Primary Substation, whilst observing correct procedures are being followed with regard to safe working practices.

Duties

Ensure safe working practices are observed following Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, UK Power Networks Safe Working Practices and Procedure and in line with the Distribution Safety Rules.

Assist Craftsperson, Supervisor and Engineers in the Installation, maintenance and testing of all plant, apparatus and cables associated with the Primary and Distribution network.

Support fault location and repair of all plant, apparatus and cables associated with the Grid, Primary and Distribution network.

Ensure that all works are carried out following the Distribution Safety Rules and to demonstrate a safety culture.

Use IT equipment

Undertake a system emergency storm role following network standards and safety requirements.

Experience

Experience of Electrical Installation works or an Electrical Improver.

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation or Equivalent.

Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.

CSCS/ECS Installation Electrical Card/EUSR SHEA Power or equivalent

Flexible and able to work in a team environment.

Ability to problem solve in a practical way and able to work under pressure.

Must have a clean driving licence (HGV License would be preferable but not essential).

An understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation

You would be expected to undertake training and development to increase your knowledge and skills that could lead to progression