HV Electrical/Mechanical Fitter — Substation Technician

National Grid; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electricity transmission company is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Fitter to join their North Kent team. The role involves maintaining high voltage equipment in various outdoor settings. Candidates should have a recognized apprenticeship or relevant NVQ/Level 3 qualification, along with practical industrial engineering skills. This position offers a starting salary of £45,137 pa and extensive training opportunities, plus benefits including paid overtime, pension contributions, and holidays.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Company commercial vehicle

26 days holiday plus 8 statutory days

Qualifications

• Experience in installations, breakdown, repair, and maintenance.
• Good level of computer literacy.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair high voltage equipment.
• Strip down and rebuild equipment as necessary.
• Conduct routine condition monitoring.

Skills

Practical industrial engineering skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Working to Safety Procedures

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical engineering

NVQ/Level 3 Electrical/Mechanical qualification

Job description

A leading electricity transmission company is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Fitter to join their North Kent team. The role involves maintaining high voltage equipment in various outdoor settings. Candidates should have a recognized apprenticeship or relevant NVQ/Level 3 qualification, along with practical industrial engineering skills. This position offers a starting salary of £45,137 pa and extensive training opportunities, plus benefits including paid overtime, pension contributions, and holidays.