Mechanical Fitter

National Grid plc; Taunton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Bonus

Company vehicle

Job summary

National Grid plc is seeking a mechanically biased maintenance engineer to join our team responsible for substations across Somerset, ensuring safe, reliable operation of high‑voltage equipment.

Based within a 30‑minute commute of Taunton or Bridgwater, you will perform maintenance, rebuild components, diagnose faults, and support planned work, with training at our Eakring Training Centre and occasional site travel.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering or NVQ/Level 3 Mechanical engineering with fitting experience.
• Strong mechanical maintenance, overhaul or installation experience.
• Experience stripping, rebuilding and repairing plant and equipment.
• Confidence using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment and torque tools.
• Proactive approach to fault finding and problem solving.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Confidence using a computer and iPad.
• Live within approximately 30 minutes to Taunton and Bridgwater.

Responsibilities

• Stripping, inspecting and rebuilding mechanical components.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs.
• Replacing worn and ageing components including bearings, seals and moving parts.
• Installing new or refurbished equipment and supporting planned maintenance.

Skills

Fault finding

Hand tools

Proactive problem solving

Education

Recognised Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

NVQ/Level 3 Mechanical engineering qualification

NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Torque tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

National Grid is making significant investments in the UK's electricity transmission network, expanding and modernising substations to support the country's future energy needs. As part of this growth, we're expanding our team and are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career maintaining some of the nation's most critical infrastructure.

You'll also receive structured on-the-job training, including National Grid's Safe Ways of Working programme, equipping you with the knowledge and qualifications required to work safely and confidently on the electricity transmission network. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a rewarding career within the energy industry and develop with a business at the forefront of the UK's energy transition.

You’ll be based within a 30-minute commute of Taunton or Bridgwater and will regularly travel across the Somerset area as part of the role.

You'll support maintenance activities at substations across the region, giving you the opportunity to gain a broad range of experience while working on critical electricity infrastructure.

Role overview

This hands-on, mechanically biased engineering role involves maintaining, repairing and overhauling the equipment that keeps National Grid's Electricity Transmission substations operating safely and efficiently.

Working predominantly outdoors and often working at height on a mobile platform, you'll carry out a wide range of maintenance activities including:

• Stripping, inspecting and rebuilding mechanical components
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
• Replacing worn and ageing components including bearings, seals, fasteners and moving parts
• Installing new or refurbished equipment
• Supporting planned maintenance and emergency breakdown response
• Performing routine inspections and condition monitoring

You'll work on specialist equipment including:

• Power transformers
• High-speed on-load tap changers
• Air compressor systems
• Ancillary equipment across high-voltage substations.

Every day brings new challenges, from rebuilding equipment and aligning components to solving mechanical faults. We'll provide industry-leading training at our Eakring Training Centre in Nottinghamshire, alongside practical site learning, to help you build specialist high-voltage engineering expertise. Training may include occasional stays away from home, supported by overnight and mobility allowances. Some weekend working is required, with paid overtime available.

Qualifications, skill and experience

We're keen to hear from candidates with:

• A recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering, or an NVQ/Level 3 Mechanical engineering qualification with relevant fitting experience.
• Strong mechanical maintenance, overhaul or installation experience.
• Experience stripping, rebuilding and repairing plant and equipment.
• Confidence using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment and torque tools.
• A proactive approach to fault finding and problem solving.
• A strong commitment to safe working practices and can work at height.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Confidence using a computer and iPad.
• You live within approximately 30 minutes to Taunton and Bridgewater

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience working on high-voltage equipment
• Previous experience within power generation, utilities, manufacturing, heavy engineering or process industries
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications

Please note that visa sponsorship and relocation packages are not available for this role.

Pay and Benefits:

• Salary package £42,046 including allowances.
• Paid overtime, Bonus & Company commercial vehicle.
• Hours - 37 Avg Monday to Friday, Days only (Winter 36 hrs / Summer 38 hrs - 4 day working pattern).

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

More Information

The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 19th October 26, with interviews due to take place w/c 9th November 26 onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

About us:

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.