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Lead Construction Fitter

SSE Enterprise
Portsmouth, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/15/2025 CLOSED ON 4/8/2025

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Lead Construction Fitter

551227

Closing at : Jan 20 2025 at 23 : 55 GMT

About the Role

We are looking for a High Voltage Lead Electrical Construction Fitter to join our team!

Base Location : Basingstoke, West London, Slough, Reading, Swindon, Oxford, Melksham, Yeovil, Andover, Poole, New Forest, Portsmouth, Petersfield or Aldershot

Salary : £37,075 - £43,063 Plus :

  • 37 hour working week.
  • Full PPE and tools supplied for the role.
  • Company vehicle provided.
  • Training provided to gain further authorisations.
  • Overtime & travel time available.
  • A range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern : Permanent | Full Time

SSEN are looking to hire an HV Electrical Lead Construction Fitter to be based in any location in our Southern region.

You'll be part of a great team that is there to help and support each other. An environment where you are encouraged to suggest improvements and where safety is our number one priority.

The key responsibilities will include :

  • Working in a team responsible for constructing electrical apparatus within substations on the electricity distribution network from 11kV up to 132kV.
  • Safe delivery of construction projects in live electricity substation environments in line with operational safety rules and safety legislation. This will also include emergency response to fault scenarios.
  • Installation of fixed relays onto existing relay panels. Installation and commissioning of CT Metering apparatus.
  • Act as an ambassador for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks when interacting with external and internal customers to deliver world class customer service and protect the SSE brand.
  • What do I need?

    To be considered for this role, we would love you to have :

  • Knowledge of the electricity distribution network and experience of working in live electricity substation environments from 11kV - 132kV.
  • Previous experience will include working on DC battery systems, internal panel wiring modification, multicore cable terminating and glanding, wiring circuit breakers, CT's / VT's to marshalling kiosks and control panels, AC / DC wiring and replacing 33kV outdoor circuit breakers and isolators. The ability to read and interpret single line wiring diagrams and cable ferruling.
  • A high regard for safety, especially on construction sites and CDM regulations with strong customer service skills.
  • Previous electricity network operational authorisations would be extremely beneficial as would training and qualifications in scaffold, telehandler, furzeweld, working at height, confined space, asbestos, COSHH, Loler and SMSTS.
  • A clean, full UK driving licence and a flexible approach to working hours and work location is a must because the role will involve extensive travel throughout our network area.
  • About our Business

    powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

    What's in it for you?

    We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity / paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package

    As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for '' to find out more.

    What happens now?

    All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

    If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on or 01738 351698.

    Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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    Our Benefits

  • Sharesave Scheme
  • 34 days of annual leave
  • Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
  • Interest-free technology loans
  • 24 / 7 free and confidential employee counselling service
  • Private healthcare discounts
  • Subsidised gym memberships
  • 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
  • Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit
  • Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets
  • Salary : $37,075 - $43,063

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