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You will like Fulfilling HV Electrical AP duties from Bristol or Swansea for one of the largest contracting businesses in the UK, offering a broad scope of services including mechanical, electrical, high voltage, electrical vehicle (EV) infrastructure installation, test and inspection services, as well as street lighting. You can be proud to work with this employer who are recognised leaders in electrical contracting known for a professional an innovative approach to large & small projects. You will like The Senior Authorised Person (Senior AP HV Electrical) job itself where you will carry out LV & HV/EHV switching, isolation, earthing, PTW, SFT, identification of the point of work and issue of safety documentation duties on construction and asset replacement projects on SSEN and private networks. You will be responsible for all aspects of operational duties, creating switching schedules and methods of work. You ll control & monitor all Electrical construction and Fault restoration work on HV/LV networks up to 132kV. Ensuring the power distribution is maintained, you will be the delegated lead electrical person in cases of emergency and power restoration. More specifically: Plan outages, produce switching programmes, and liaise with System/Local Control. Make dead, isolate, and earth high-voltage electrical networks; carry out HV testing and fault location; issue Safety Documents, Permits to Work, and SFT. Lead and promote a positive safety culture develop SHE plans, review RAMS, deliver inductions and toolbox talks, investigate incidents, conduct site safety inspections, and ensure compliance with company and client rules. Provide full project management for smaller/non-complex projects, including client liaison, tender/bid support, and financial management (valuations, invoicing, meeting monthly targets). Manage and supervise Jointer and Fitter teams; provide technical expertise to the team and support clients with engineering solutions. Mentor trainee SAPs, oversee HV operations training, maintain operational authorisations, and report on trainee progress. This is a predominantly site-based role where you will be required to travel within our region. It could also require availability for weekend working and on-call duties on a rota basis. You will have To be successful as Senior Authorised Person you will have a healthy mix of the following: Authorised to conduct switching operations to from 11kV to 33 kV Hold a current DNO or equivalent Certificate of Authorisation An excellent attitude towards safety & operational excellence. Technical knowledge of DNO switchgear & associated plant. Excellent verbal & written communication skills and the ability to lead a team. Knowledge of current regulations, standards and codes of practice Nice to have - 132 kV Authorisations would be advantageous You will get As Senior Authorised Person you will enjoy a competitive base salary of £45K-£65K (for 37 hour week) + Package. Up to £79K for 45 hour week after internal authorisations. Benefits include car/allowance and pension. You can apply To Senior Authorised Person by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or by sending CV in confidence to (url removed) UK_MS

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.

HV Fitter Basildon / Essex Permanent Competitive + Company vehicle + Flexible Benefits Summary Freedom's Network team are currently recruiting a Fitter - Electrical / Mechanical based in the South East due to an increase in confirmed projects with our client. The main purpose of the role is to be part of a team installing and constructing electrical power distribution and transmission systems from 400V to 132kV in a manner that delivers safe, high workmanship quality and fit for purpose networks for the customer, and which promotes the company in a positive light at all times. The Fitters deliver the installation of ground mounted and structure mounted power system components including cable systems, switchgear, transformers, busbars, relay panels and associated equipment in substations operating at up to 132kV. The Fitters are site-based teams working across the UKPN (EPN/SPN/LPN) DNO region. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Progress to "Authorised Person" status under the Customer's Safety Rules, allowing the individual to a) have independent access to substations containing live exposed conductors, b) to receive a permit to work and c) to supervise a working party. Perform in a professional manner to help build customer confidence and thereby contributing to the promotion of Projects Business growth. Work within all set procedures and to ensure Health and Safety is the most important element in this regard. Complete all tasks and task types allocated, increasing skill range and knowledge in the process - This can include excavation work, cable pulling, mechanical fitting, electrical fitting, and small wiring - including relay panel and telecontrol works. What we're looking for: Suitable mechanical or electrical qualification - City & Guilds, ONC, 18th Edition and/or relevant experience. Relevant practical or craft skills experience using hand tools. Basic operational knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems. Previous experience of working on HV substation sites including elec/mech fitting or jointing experience in a open Busbar environment Good operational knowledge of electrical power distribution systems. SMSTS OR SSSTS is desirable, not essential UKPN OR Other DNO Authorisations Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Company commercial vehicle Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 25 days holiday Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.