Electrician HV Fitter

HV Fitter

Widnes office / North West

Permanent

Competitive + Company commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Join Freedom Networks as an HV Fitter and play a key part in upgrading and replacing substation assets across the North West. You’ll work hands‑on with plant, equipment and cabling to deliver safe, high‑quality installations for our DNO customers — and help keep the region’s power network reliable and future‑ready.

• Install and replace substation plant and equipment, including multicores, earthing cables, containment, cabling and small wiring.
• Carry out core electrical fitter duties, including:
  • Independent access to substations with live exposed conductors
  • Receiving permits to work
  • Supervising working parties
• Maintain high standards of safety, workmanship and compliance.
• Look after company tools and equipment, ensuring PAT/calibration requirements are met.
• Promote best practice and contribute ideas for improvement and innovation.

• At least 2 years’ hands‑on experience using hand tools in a practical or craft environment.
• Basic understanding of electrical or mechanical systems.
• Site safety passport and/or experience working on CDM sites.
• Manual handling awareness.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Work in or around High Voltage substations desirable

• Company commercial vehicle
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with 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