Electrical Fitter

Electrical Fitter

Location: Cumbria and Penrith

Salary: andpound;35,000andndash;andpound;40,000 per annum plus company van

Type: Full Time

Morson Talent is proud to partner with SPElectricity North Westandmdash;the regionandrsquo;s electricity network operator and a key contributor to the UKandrsquo;s net-zero ambitions. From powering homes and businesses to enabling the growth of renewable energy, theyandrsquo;re leading the charge toward a more sustainable future.

Are you ready for a role where your quick thinking and practical skills create real impactandmdash;every single day£

At Electricity North West, itandrsquo;s about more than keeping the lights on. They power communities, connect industries, and support vital services across the region. Weandrsquo;re now hiring an Electrical Fitter to join their frontline response teamandmdash;restoring supply, resolving faults, and delivering outstanding customer service when it matters most.

This is not a typical field-based role. As a Fitter, youandrsquo;ll be first on the scene when critical issues ariseandmdash;be it a power outage, equipment fault, or urgent safety incident. Youandrsquo;ll work across both LV and HV networks, using your expertise to restore services quickly and safely, making real-time decisions that directly affect customers.

But it doesnandrsquo;t stop at fixing faults. Youandrsquo;ll also help shape the futureandmdash;working with advanced technologies, supporting trial initiatives, and contributing to the development of smarter fault-location methods that reduce downtime and strengthen the network across the North West.

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction, maintenance, and fault repair work on 33kV/132kV plant and equipment.
• Install, inspect, and maintain electrical components including switches, isolators, circuit breakers, batteries, transformers, and protection systems.
• Operate safely in accordance with Health andamp; Safety legislation, company codes of practice, and, where applicable, CDM regulations.
• Support the delivery of works in compliance with operational standards and required timeframes.
• Participate in 24-hour standby rotas as part of emergency response readiness.
• Liaise with team members and engineers to ensure seamless execution of field operations.

What we require from you

• Proven fitting craft skills (essential).
• Recognised Craft Apprenticeship or Vocational Training (minimum NVQ Level 3) (essential).
• Operational authorisations for high-voltage work
• Working knowledge of safe working practices and risk assessments
• Experience with high-voltage systems and substation equipment
• Good understanding of Health andamp; Safety legislation and personal responsibilities
• Solid understanding of the electricity infrastructure and network operations (essential).
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet business and regulatory targets.
• Strong teamwork, flexibility, and interpersonal skills (essential).
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence (Category B essential)

If you are ready to put your quick thinking to the test, weandrsquo;d love to hear from you.

You can email your updated CV to stephen.pindar@anderselite.com OR

Apply below for consideration!