Mechanical Electrical Fitter at natgridProd

Latteridge, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

40197.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fault Finding, Equipment Installation, Preventative Maintenance, HV Circuit Breaker Maintenance, Transformer Maintenance, DC Battery Systems, Air Compressors, Generators, Problem Solving, Computer Literacy

Industry

Utilities

Description

Unlock your superpower and start your career in the electricity transmission industry. You’ll become a key member of the Severn team, we are looking for a Mechanical/Electrical industrial skilled individual living within 30 minutes travel of Iron Acton Substation, BS37 9TX . It’s a great opportunity to develop your engineering skills across a large variety of work in a unique environment.Pay and Benefits Starting package £40,197 pa including allowance. Paid overtime + Bonus (2025 – up to 4%), Company commercial vehicle from home to work. 26 days holiday plus 8 statutory days, Contribution Pension Max Total 18%. Hours - 37 Avg Monday to Friday, Days only (Winter 36 hrs / Summer 38 hrs - 4 day working pattern). For further benefits information please click the link - Benefits | National Grid Careers Fitter Overview At National Grid Mechanical Electrical Fitters are responsible for maintaining a wide range of works on Substation equipment. This work is predominately outdoors and sometimes at height on a mobile platform. You’ll join an established team of fitters stripping down and rebuilding high voltage equipment replacing worn/aged components. Maintaining complex HV circuit breakers, transformers, high speed on load tap changers and cable systems, plus all kinds of ancillary equipment such as DC battery systems, air compressors and generators. This work includes installation of new equipment, refurbishment and maintenance of existing equipment, fault investigation and repair as well as routine condition monitoring. You’ll benefit from our industry-leading training at our facilities based in Eakring, Nottinghamshire and other local substation sites, a training programme will be provided to fill in any skills gaps which will require occasional stays away from home, with generous mobility and overnight allowances. Throughout the year there may be some requirement for weekend work for which overtime will be paid. Personal development is a key part of the way we work and as such you can expect a comprehensive personal development plan.Qualifications, skills, experience A recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical engineering OR an NVQ/Level 3 Mechanical/Electrical qualification with the relevant fitting experience is required. You can demonstrate practical industrial engineering skills – Installations, breakdown, repair and maintenance experience, fault finding, strip down and rebuild, working to Safety Procedures, problem solving and following work specifications to maintain equipment. A Full UK Driving Licence. A good level of computer literacy. You live within 30 minutes travel of Iron Acton substation, BS38 9TX. Desirable High Voltage engineering experience. IOSH MEWP Licence. Apply now for immediate consideration. #LI-RG2

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining, stripping down, and rebuilding high voltage substation equipment including circuit breakers and transformers. Tasks include installation of new equipment, fault investigation, and routine condition monitoring of ancillary systems.