HV Substation Electrical/Mechanical Fitter – Field Role

National Grid; Murton; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in the UK seeks an Electrical/Mechanical Fitter to join their team in Murton. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining substation equipment, conducting installations, and performing fault investigations. The ideal candidate will have an Electrical/Mechanical qualification and practical engineering skills, as well as a full UK driving licence. This opportunity offers extensive training and a supportive work environment to develop your engineering capabilities further.

Benefits

Starting package £40,197 pa

Paid overtime + Bonus

26 days holiday plus 8 statutory days

Contribution Pension Max Total 18%

Industry-leading training

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical engineering OR NVQ/Level 3 qualification.
• Practical fitting experience with demonstrated skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Good level of computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a wide range of works on substation plant and equipment.
• Strip down and rebuild high voltage equipment.
• Conduct fault investigation and repair.
• Follow routine condition monitoring processes.

Skills

Practical industrial engineering skills

Installations, breakdown, repair and maintenance

Fault finding

Working to Safety Procedures

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical engineering

NVQ/Level 3 Electrical/Mechanical qualification

Job description

A leading energy firm in the UK seeks an Electrical/Mechanical Fitter to join their team in Murton. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining substation equipment, conducting installations, and performing fault investigations. The ideal candidate will have an Electrical/Mechanical qualification and practical engineering skills, as well as a full UK driving licence. This opportunity offers extensive training and a supportive work environment to develop your engineering capabilities further.