EHV Oil Mechanic (Fitter)

81500 - EHV Oil Mechanic (Fitter)



This EHV Oil Mechanic/Fitter will report to the senior project manager and will work within network operations based in our Purfleet office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.



You will attract a salary of £39,283 and a bonus of 3%.



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



Close Date:.05/10/2025



We also provide the following additional benefits



22 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



Nature and Scope



To work as part of a team, carrying out the full range of duties associated with the Inspection, Maintenance and Fault repairs of Pressurised Cables at voltages up to and including 132kV.



The person undertaking this role will play an important role in the safe completion of the Inspection, Maintenance and Fault Repairs of Pressurised Cables up to and including 132kv.



You will work at any location within the UK Power Networks but working within the EPN area reporting to the EPN Senior Project Manager.



You will have been classified as a Specified Role and will be subject to pre-appointment drug screening following the UK Power Networks policy on Alcohol & Drugs.



Principal Accountabilities



Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this role



Comply with all UKPN Distribution Safety Rules, Policies and Procedures and have high standards in the quality of their work.



Carry out Point of Work Risk Assessments in relation to the task and demonstrate a strong safety culture.



Report hazards and defects that they are unable to rectify through the appropriate reporting procedure



Inspection and Maintenance of EHV Pressurised Cables up to and including 132kv



Fault location and repair of all EHV Pressurised Cables up to and including 132kv



Communicate with control and perform stand-by duties to maintain network security



Be able to operate handheld IT equipment to receive job instructions and record asset data information



Be an ambassador for UK Power Networks and deliver excellent customer service



Be able to work on their own or as part of a team.



Required Skills:



City & Guilds Part 232/2339 or ONC in electrical/electronic qualification



A Full UK Driving Licence



Experience in Electrical, Hydraulic or Mechanical Fitting work.



Desirable



Be able to demonstrate experience of working on regional electricity networks and therefore have a comprehensive knowledge of the electrical distribution network.



Knowledge of Pressurised Cable Systems



Competent to work on the EPN network



NRSWA (City & Guilds) certificate



HGV licence



Personal Skills



Work efficiently and communicate effectively with other team members



Have the enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills and techniques.



Demonstrate a strong safety ethic.



Be flexible in their approach to work