High Voltage Substation Fitter

National Grid; Wimborne Minster; Vor Ort; GBP 38.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company vehicle from home to work

Paid overtime + Bonus

26 days holiday plus 8 statutory days

Pension scheme

Zusammenfassung

National Grid is seeking a skilled engineer to join our Solent team, maintaining and overhauling high-voltage electrical equipment at substations. This hands-on role involves diagnosing faults, replacing worn components, and carrying out planned maintenance outdoors, often at height.

You will work from our training programs and may require occasional overnight stays and weekend overtime. An apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 is preferred, with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifikationen

• A recognised apprenticeship in Engineering/Mechanical, or an NVQ/Level 3 Engineering/Mechanical qualification with relevant industrial fitting experience.
• Strong mechanical/electrical maintenance, overhaul or installation experience.
• Experience stripping, rebuilding and repairing plant and equipment.
• Confidence using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment and torque tools.
• A proactive approach to fault finding and problem solving.
• A strong commitment to safe working practices and can work at height.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Confidence using a computer and iPad.
• Live within 40 minutes travel to Southampton SO16 0AA, Bournemouth BH21 6SE or Portsmouth PO8 9LA.

Aufgaben

• Stripping, inspecting and rebuilding mechanical components
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
• Replacing worn and ageing components including bearings, seals, fasteners and moving parts
• Installing new or refurbished equipment
• Supporting planned maintenance and emergency breakdown response
• Performing routine inspections and condition monitoring

Kenntnisse

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Driving licence

Computer literacy

Ausbildung

Engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 Eng/Mech

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Torque tools

Jobbeschreibung

National Grid is seeking a skilled engineer to join our Solent team, maintaining and overhauling high-voltage electrical equipment at substations. This hands-on role involves diagnosing faults, replacing worn components, and carrying out planned maintenance outdoors, often at height.

You will work from our training programs and may require occasional overnight stays and weekend overtime. An apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 is preferred, with a full UK driving licence.