Mechanical and Electrical Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanical and Electrical Fitter in Manchester, where you will play a crucial role in upgrading the UK electricity grid. This position offers a competitive starting salary, generous benefits including a contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth. You'll work on complex electrical systems and receive industry-leading training while being part of a dedicated team. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company commercial vehicle

Flexible benefits

Generous contributory pension scheme

26 days holiday plus 8 statutory days

Access to health and wellbeing apps

Family care benefits

Growth and development support

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2/3 apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering required.
• Demonstrated good all-round engineering skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of substation plant and equipment.
• Conduct fault investigation and repair on existing equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Electrical Fitting

Fault Finding

Working to Safety Procedures

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Panel Wiring

Lifting Operations

Education

Level 2/3 Recognised Apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

NVQ/Level 3 Electrical or Mechanical Qualification

Job description

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Client:

National Grid

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Unlock your superpower and start your career in the electricity transmission industry.

As a Mechanical and Electrical Fitter, you’ll be a key member of the Manchester South team supporting the largest overhaul of the UK electricity grid in generations, essentially we’re upgrading the electricity grid so it’s fit for the future. Its BIG work and you will play a BIG part ensuring the lights stay on and society keeps moving.

Pay and Benefits

• £38,568 pa = Starting Salary £36,774 pa + £1,794 pa Seasonal Working Allowance.
• Company commercial vehicle and fuel from home to work.
• 37 hours Monday – Friday, days only the weekends are yours.
• 26 days holiday plus 8 statutory days.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. Totalling 18%.
• Growth and development with financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – relevant to your role.
• Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

Mechanical and Electrical Fitters take on the responsibility of a wide range of engineering duties on Substation plant and equipment. This work is predominately outdoors and includes installation of new equipment, refurbishment and maintenance of existing equipment, fault investigation and repair as well as routine condition monitoring in line with commercial targets. You’ll benefit from our industry-leading training at our facilities based in Eakring, Nottinghamshire and other substation sites, a training programme will be provided which will may require occasional stays away from home, with generous mobility and overnight allowances.

You’ll join a team of fitters and get to work on complex 275kV or 400kV circuit breakers, transformers, high speed on load tap changers and cable systems, plus all kinds of ancillary equipment such as DC battery systems, air compressors, diesels generators. Throughout the year there are some requirements for weekend work which overtime will be paid. We offer on-the-job and formal training opportunities for development.

What are the requirements?

• A minimum Level 2/3 recognised apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering OR an NVQ/Level 3 electrical or mechanical qualification with the relevant fitting experience is required.
• You can demonstrate good all-round engineering skills - Key skill areas we look for are working to Safety Procedures, Mechanical Fitting, Electrical Fitting, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Working at Height, Lifting Operations, Panel Wiring, and Fault Finding.
• A Full UK Driving Licence.
• You can use a computer.
• Due to the nature of our work, you live within a 30 min commute of Carrington, Manchester M31 Or Macclesfield SK10.
Desirable
• Electrical biased engineer
• IOSH.