Fitter

Vantage Consulting Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Consulting Limited is seeking a Mechanical Fitter (field‑based) to assemble, install and fit substation equipment across UK sites. You will work on site‑based projects, ensuring work is safe, efficient and compliant with technical specs.

The role requires travel across UK sites, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team within outage periods. You will be expected to meet project deadlines while maintaining high workmanship standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Substation Fitter or in a similar electrical role.
• Experience assembling, building and fitting substation equipment.
• Experience in outage environments.
• Strong practical skills and problem-solving.
• Awareness of site health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in a site-based team.
• Willingness to travel across UK sites.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and fit substation equipment per specs.
• Carry out fitting safely across multiple UK sites.
• Work within outage conditions and meet deadlines.
• Follow site rules and safety procedures.
• Identify and resolve site issues with escalation when needed.
• Collaborate with site supervisors, engineers and contractors.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and tidy work areas.
• Be flexible for travel and different site locations.

Skills

Substation fitting

Electrical power

Site safety

Travel flexibility

Driving licence

Teamwork

Problem solving

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Field based
To carry out the assembly, installation and fitting of substation equipment across site-based projects throughout the UK. The Substation Fitter is responsible for completing work safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards, including working within planned outage periods and meeting project deadlines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and fit a range of substation equipment in line with project requirements and technical specifications.
• Carry out fitting activities safely and efficiently across multiple UK sites.
• Work within planned outage conditions and complete assigned tasks within agreed timeframes.
• Follow site rules, health and safety procedures, risk assessments, method statements and quality requirements.
• Identify and help resolve site-based issues, escalating technical concerns where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with site supervisors, engineers, colleagues and other contractors to deliver project work.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and keep work areas clean, organised and safe.
• Remain flexible regarding travel, site locations and working arrangements to meet project demands.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Substation Fitter or in a similar role within the electrical power or substation industry.
• Practical experience assembling, building and fitting a variety of substation equipment.
• Previous experience working within substation outage environments.
• Strong practical skills and a positive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Good awareness of site health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a site-based team..
• Flexibility to travel and work at different sites across the UK.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.