Electrical Fitter

Operations Direct - Power; Blaydon on Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional leave

Group Pension Plan

Career development & progression

Virtual GP & mental health support

Cycle to Work

Discount club

Life assurance

Long service recognition

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Operations Direct - Power is seeking an Electrician to support installation, maintenance, refurbishment and commissioning of transformers in substations and industrial environments across the UK.

The role involves hands-on electrical and mechanical work, including wiring, testing and commissioning, under supervision, with travel required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent is essential.
• Industrial electrical experience is essential.
• 18th Edition wiring regulations desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings is required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Substation and transformer experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, assembly, replacement and dismantling of power transformers and transformer components.
• Install, modify and terminate LV control and auxiliary cabling associated with transformer systems.
• Carry out wiring of marshalling kiosks, control cabinets and transformer ancillary equipment.
• Install, replace and maintain cooling fans, oil pumps, Buchholz relays, pressure relief devices, temperature indicators, oil level gauges and associated equipment.
• Install radiators, conservators, cooling systems and associated pipework.
• Assist with oil filling and oil processing activities.
• Perform refurbishment, repair and life extension works on transformer assets.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Support Protection & Control and Commissioning teams as required.
• Carry out torque tightening of mechanical and electrical connections.

Skills

Read drawings

Industrial electrical experience

18th Edition desirable

Full UK Driving Licence

Substation & transformer experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent

Job description

Electrician

Location:Blaydon OnTyne, United Kingdom

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’sin it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum,you’renot just taking a job —you’restarting a career with real support behind it.

• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Optiontobuyup to 5additionalholidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GPandMental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club -supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the Role

The Electrical Fitter is responsible for supporting the installation, maintenance, refurbishment, repair and commissioning of power transformers and associated equipment within electrical substations and industrial environments.

Working as part of a multi-disciplined team, the role involves a mix of electrical and mechanical activities associated with transformer installation, refurbishment and maintenance projects. You'll be involved in hands-on work including assembly, dismantling, component replacement, cabling, wiring, testing and commissioning support. All work is carried out under the direction of Authorised Persons and Site Supervisors, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and workmanship.

The role will involve UK wide travel and working away from home as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation, assembly, replacement and dismantling of power transformers and transformer components.
• Install, modify and terminate LV control and auxiliary cabling associated with transformer systems.
• Carry out wiring of marshalling kiosks, control cabinets and transformer ancillary equipment.
• Install, replace and maintain cooling fans, oil pumps, Buchholz relays, pressure relief devices, temperature indicators, oil level gauges and associated equipment.
• Install radiators, conservators, cooling systems, cooling equipment, gaskets, seals and associated pipework.
• Assist with oil filling, oil processing and vacuum filling activities.
• Carry out refurbishment, repair and life extension works on transformer assets.
• Support inspections, condition assessments and replacement of defective components.
• Perform fault finding on electrical control systems and auxiliary circuits.
• Assist with transformer testing and commissioning activities.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Support Protection & Control and Commissioning teams as required.
• Carry out torque tightening of mechanical and electrical connections.

About you….

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent essential
• Industrial electrical experience essential
• 18th Edition desirable
• Ability to read drawings.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Substation and transformer experience desirable.

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