Substation Craftsperson

natgridProd

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Substation Craftsperson, specifically an Electrical/Mechanical Fitter, within the North Kent team. The position requires individuals living within 45 minutes of North Fleet Substation (DA11 8HX) and involves travel as far as Sitting Bourne to cover the assigned patch. It offers an opportunity to develop engineering skills across a variety of work in a unique environment within the electricity transmission industry. National Grid Electrical/Mechanical Fitters are responsible for maintaining a wide range of works on Substation plant and equipment, which is predominantly outdoors and sometimes at height on a mobile platform. The role involves joining an established team to strip down and rebuild high voltage equipment, replacing worn/aged components, and maintaining complex HV circuit breakers, transformers, high speed on load tap changers, and cable systems. It also includes ancillary equipment such as DC battery systems, air compressors, and generators. The work encompasses installation of new equipment, refurbishment and maintenance of existing equipment, fault investigation and repair, and routine condition monitoring. The company provides industry-leading training at its facilities in Eakring, Nottinghamshire, and other local substation sites, including a training program to fill skills gaps, which may require occasional stays away from home with generous mobility and overnight allowances. Personal development is a key part of the role, with a comprehensive personal development plan provided. Visa and relocation packages are not available for this position.

Requirements

• A recognised apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical engineering OR an NVQ/Level 3 Electrical/Mechanical qualification with the relevant fitting experience
• Demonstrate practical industrial engineering skills – Installations, breakdown, repair and maintenance experience, fault finding, strip down and rebuild, working to Safety Procedures, problem solving and following work specifications to maintain equipment
• A Full UK Driving Licence
• A good level of computer literacy
• Live within 45 mins travel of DA11 8HX

Nice To Haves

• High voltage engineering experience
• IOSH / NEBOSH
• MEWP Licence

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a wide range of works on Substation plant and equipment
• Stripping down and rebuilding high voltage equipment replacing worn/aged components
• Maintaining complex HV circuit breakers, transformers, high speed on load tap changers and cable systems
• Maintaining all kinds of ancillary equipment such as DC battery systems, air compressors and generators
• Installation of new equipment
• Refurbishment and maintenance of existing equipment
• Fault investigation and repair
• Routine condition monitoring

Benefits

• Starting salary £38,326 pa including allowance
• Seasonal Allowance - £1871 (Paid Monthly or Annually)
• Paid overtime
• Bonus (2025 – up to 4%)
• Company commercial vehicle from home to work
• 26 days holiday plus 8 statutory days
• Industry-leading training at our facilities based in Eakring, Nottinghamshire and other local substation sites
• Generous mobility and overnight allowances (for training)
• Comprehensive personal development plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees