HV Substation Fitter – Mechanical & Electrical Assembly

ISS Labour; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS Labour is recruiting experienced HV Substation Fitters for major power upgrade and substation projects across the UK, including London, Scotland and Midlands. Up to £400 per day (DOE, CIS) offers a hands-on role delivering critical grid infrastructure.

Role involves mechanical installation, assembly of HV equipment, busbars and supporting structures. Applicants should have National Grid experience and be able to work from engineering drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical installation and assembly of HV substation plant and equipment.
• Ability to install transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, isolators and HV components.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and following technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical installation and assembly of HV substation plant and equipment.
• Installation and positioning of transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, isolators and HV equipment.
• Installation and assembly of steelwork and aluminium structures.
• Assembly and installation of busbars, conductors and fittings.
• Mechanical bending, forming and cutting of busbars and conductors.
• Installation of disconnectors and earth switches.
• Aligning and adjusting HV equipment.
• Installation of equipment supports and structural steelwork.
• Supporting installation and commissioning teams as required.

Skills

HV substation experience

mechanical fitting

reading electrical drawings

installation of HV equipment

busbars and conductors

team collaboration

Job description

ISS Labour is recruiting experienced HV Substation Fitters for major power upgrade and substation projects across the UK, including London, Scotland and Midlands. Up to £400 per day (DOE, CIS) offers a hands-on role delivering critical grid infrastructure.

Role involves mechanical installation, assembly of HV equipment, busbars and supporting structures. Applicants should have National Grid experience and be able to work from engineering drawings and specifications.