High-Voltage Substation Mechanic

National Grid; Wickford; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company vehicle from home to work

Overtime + Bonus (up to 4%)

Pension scheme – 18% total (Employer +

26 days + 8 statutory days

Résumé du poste

National Grid is seeking a mechanically biased engineer to maintain and overhaul equipment at our substations in the Essex area. In this hands-on role you will strip, inspect, repair and install components, supporting planned maintenance and emergency response to keep critical infrastructure running safely.

You will work with circuit breakers, transformers and HV equipment, using tools and measuring devices, with training at our Eakring centre in Nottinghamshire.

Qualifications

• A recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering, or an NVQ/Level 3 Mechanical engineering qualification with relevant fitting experience.
• Strong mechanical 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.
• You live within approximately within 30 minutes travel to Rayleigh, Essex.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Apprenticeship (Mechanical)

Mechanical maintenance

Rebuilding components

Fault finding

Safe working

Driving licence

iPad/Computer

Work at height

Formation

NVQ/Level 3 Mechanical engineering qualification

Description du poste

National Grid is seeking a mechanically biased engineer to maintain and overhaul equipment at our substations in the Essex area. In this hands-on role you will strip, inspect, repair and install components, supporting planned maintenance and emergency response to keep critical infrastructure running safely.

You will work with circuit breakers, transformers and HV equipment, using tools and measuring devices, with training at our Eakring centre in Nottinghamshire.