Mechanical & Electrical Plant Fitter in Rochester, Kent

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81329 - Mechanical & Electrical Plant Fitter



This mechanical & electrical plant fitter will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Rochester office, with travel to sites across Kent, Surrey and Sussex. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.



You will attract a salary of £42,005 and a bonus of 3%.



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



Close Date:.06/09/2025



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



UK Power Networks



UK Power Networks is the country's biggest electricity distributor, making sure the lights stay on for more than eight million homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East of England.



We invest more than £600 million in its electricity networks every year, offers extra help to vulnerable customers in need, and is undertaking trials to ensure that electricity networks support the transition to a low carbon future. It also moves cables and connects new electricity supplies.



Main Job Purpose:



To work as part of a team, carrying out Inspection, Maintenance and defect repairs of mechanical plant and electrical equipment at voltages up to and including 132kV.



Principal Accountabilities:



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



Comply with all UKPN DSR's, policies and procedures and work to a high standard of quality.



Perform 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 plant and equipment up to and including 132kV



Communicate with control and perform stand-by duties to maintain network security (where appropriately authorised)



Be able to operate hand held 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.



You undertaking will play an important role in the safe completion of the Inspection, Maintenance and defect Repairs of plant and equipment up to and including 132kV.



You will be required to work at any location within the UK Power Networks area



Skills and Experience



You should have the minimum:



Mechanical or Electrical apprenticeship



Hold a current driving licence



Experience of site work, with mechanical bias



Desirable (for full competences and DD grade)



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



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



Competent to work on the SPN network



Experience of being a Permit to Work recipient and leading a fitting team



Experience working at height using ladders and PASMA scaffolds



HGV licence



Should you not currently have the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed above, there may be an opportunity for further training to equip you appropriately

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