Mechanical Fitter

Rubicon Consulting; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Consulting in Oxford is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter for a 6-month rolling contract on a high voltage GIS project. You will assemble and install GIS bays from drawings, perform torque checks and quality inspections, and support lifting operations as a qualified Slinger/Signaller.

The role requires proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter on substations (132kV), hands-on GIS, a CSCS/CCNSG card, a Slinger/Signaller ticket (CPCS or NPORS), and the ability to read mechanical drawings while

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter on substations from 132KV.
• 1 year's minimum experience of Hands-on GIS.
• Valid CSCS / CCNSG card.
• Valid Slinger/Signaller ticket (CPCS or NPORS).
• Ability to read and work from mechanical drawings.
• Good understanding of health and safety on live construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly and installation of GIS bays and associated equipment.
• Working from drawings, method statements and manufacturer instructions.
• Carrying out torque checks, alignment and quality inspections.
• Supporting lifting operations on site as a qualified Slinger/Signaller.
• Keeping accurate records and completing site paperwork.
• Working safely at all times and following site rules and permits.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

Health & safety

Site operations

Tools

GIS equipment handling

CPCS/NPORS Slinger/Signaller

CSCS/CCNSG

Job description

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter on a 6-month rolling Contract, located in Oxford.

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter with hands-on Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) experience to join a high voltage project. You'll be working as part of a large skilled team on the mechanical installation and assembly of GIS equipment, supporting the project through to completion.

Role and responsibilities:

• Mechanical assembly and installation of GIS bays and associated equipment


• Working from drawings, method statements and manufacturer instructions


• Carrying out torque checks, alignment and quality inspections


• Supporting lifting operations on site as a qualified Slinger/Signaller


• Keeping accurate records and completing site paperwork


• Working safely at all times and following site rules and permits

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter on substations from 132KV


• 1 year's minimum experience of Hands-on GIS


• Valid CSCS / CCNSG card


• Valid Slinger/Signaller ticket (CPCS or NPORS)


• Ability to read and work from mechanical drawings


• Good understanding of health and safety on live construction sites

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time