Hv Fitter

HV Fitter
Widnes office / North West
Permanent
Competitive + Company vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Summary
Freedom Networks are currently recruiting a Jointer/Fitter to be part of a team undertaking cable jointing works on paper/lead and polymeric cables along with fitting/ wireman duties to support the upgrade and replacement of substation equipment 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 role is based from our Widnes office with work across the North West region.

**Some of the key deliverables in this role will include**:

- Support with the installation of power cable joints and terminations on paper/lead or polymeric underground or substation cable systems, switchgear, transformers and associated equipment in substations operating at up to 33kV.
- Support with the replacement of plant / equipment along with associated multicores and earthing cables to make a fully operational scheme
- Progress to "Authorised Person" status under DNO'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.
- Recognise best practices and promote innovation ideas.
- Keep safe and maintain all company property issued, ensure it is routinely PAT or calibration tested and bring to the company’s attention any items that are not of a serviceable nature in a timely manner.
- Assist technical staff such as SAPs in undertaking cable identification, spiking, phasing and pressure testing of power cable systems up to 33kV.

**What we’re looking for**:

- Cable jointing or HV fitting experience
- Minimum of 2 years practical or craft skills experience using hand tools.
- Basic operational knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems.
- Site safety passport and/or experience of working on CDM sites.
- Manual Handling
- Full Driving Licence

**Benefits**:
We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

- Company 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.

**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.

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