Mechanical Fitter – HV Substations, Training & Growth

NATIONAL GRID; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay + Bonus (up to 4%)

Company vehicle from home to work

26 days holiday + 8 statutory days

Pension contribution 18%

Job summary

National Grid is looking for two skilled Mechanical Fitters to maintain, repair and overhaul equipment in high‑voltage substations. The role is outdoors, often at height, and involves fault finding, installing refurbished gear and supporting planned and breakdown maintenance.

Essential qualifications include a mechanical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 plus experience. A full UK driving licence and comfort with hand/power tools are required, with training provided at our Nottinghamshire centre.

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 industrial electrical equipment.
• Confidence using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring equipment and torque tools.
• Proactive fault finding and problem solving.
• Commitment to safe working practices; able to work at height.
• Full UK driving licence; able to use computer and iPad.
• Residence within ~30 minutes of Keadby, DN17 4DG.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Apprenticeship

Mechanical maintenance

Industrial electrical equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Torque tools

Fault finding

Working at height

Driving licence

Computer/iPad

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering / NVQ Level 3

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring equipment

Torque tools

Job description

National Grid is looking for two skilled Mechanical Fitters to maintain, repair and overhaul equipment in high‑voltage substations. The role is outdoors, often at height, and involves fault finding, installing refurbished gear and supporting planned and breakdown maintenance.

Essential qualifications include a mechanical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 plus experience. A full UK driving licence and comfort with hand/power tools are required, with training provided at our Nottinghamshire centre.