Electrical Fitter

Electrical Fitter
Location: Cumbria and Penrith
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum plus company van
Type: Full Time

We are currently seeking a skilled Electrical Fitter to join a dynamic operations team and ensure the reliable installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of electrical apparatus across several substations. If you are a hands-on professional with strong craft fitting skills with experience working on high-voltage substations, then we''d love to hear from you.
This field-based role will be suited to an organised electrical and mechanically minded professional either seeking progression, professional development or adventure in your role.

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 & 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
- NRSWA (New Roads and Street Works Act) accreditation
- Working knowledge of safe working practices and risk assessments
- Experience with high-voltage systems and substation equipment
- Good understanding of Health & 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)

This role offers a flexible and field-based position with exposure to essential infrastructure projects. If you''re a proactive Electrical Fitter with the right mix of technical skills and safety awareness, we''d love to hear from you.
You can email your updated CV to (url removed) OR
Apply below for consideration!