HV Fitter

OCU; Neath; Vor Ort; GBP 36.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OCU is seeking a skilled High Voltage Fitter based in Neath, UK, to install, assemble, maintain and repair HV substation equipment across a range of infrastructure, renewable energy and industrial projects. The role involves travel across the UK.

Based in South Wales, you will work with engineers and commissioning teams to deliver safe, high-quality electrical infrastructure works, reading drawings and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifikationen

• HV experience in electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Willingness to travel across the UK to multiple sites.
• Valid UK driving licence required.

Aufgaben

• Install, assemble, maintain and repair HV equipment up to 132kV.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical fitting of switchgear, transformers and associated substation plant.
• Support substation construction, refurbishment, outage works and maintenance activities.
• Assist with HV testing and commissioning activities with engineering teams.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and specs.
• Inspect equipment, identify defects and resolve technical issues.

Kenntnisse

HV electrical installation

Read engineering drawings

Willingness to travel

Full UK driving licence

Ausbildung

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in electrical installation

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Substation maintenance tools

Jobbeschreibung

The Opportunity

OCU is looking for a skilled and motivated High Voltage Fitter to join our growing energy and utilities business. You will be responsible for the installation, assembly, maintenance and repair of high voltage substation equipment across a range of infrastructure, renewable energy and industrial projects.

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Department: OCU Connect

Location: Neath

Description

OCU is looking for a skilled and motivated High Voltage Fitter to join our growing energy and utilities business. You will be responsible for the installation, assembly, maintenance and repair of high voltage substation equipment across a range of infrastructure, renewable energy and industrial projects.

Based in South Wales, this role will involve travelling to sites across the UK, working alongside engineers and commissioning teams to deliver safe, high-quality electrical infrastructure works.

What You’ll Do

• Install, assemble, maintain and repair HV equipment up to 132kV.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical fitting of switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors and associated substation plant.
• Support substation construction, refurbishment, outage works and maintenance activities.
• Assist with HV testing and commissioning activities, working alongside specialist engineering teams.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and technical specifications.
• Inspect equipment, identify defects and support the resolution of technical issues.
• Complete job sheets, inspection reports and quality documentation accurately.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with company procedures, industry standards and health and safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with site teams, engineers, commissioning personnel and clients to deliver projects safely and efficiently.

Essential

What You’ll bring

• Experience working within the HV, utilities or electrical infrastructure sector.
• Relevant electrical or mechanical qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, an apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Practical experience installing or maintaining substation plant and HV equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home across the UK as required.

Desirable

• Experience on substation construction, refurbishment or outage projects.
• Experience working on National Grid, DNO, renewable energy or industrial projects.
• Experience with HV equipment up to 132kV.
• Authorised Person or Competent Person status.
• Relevant industry cards or certifications, such as EUSR, CSCS, First Aid or SSSTS.

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing [e-mail].