Mechanical Fitter - Stevenage

National Grid

The Role

Overview

Maintain and repair high‑voltage substation equipment as a Mechanical Fitter

Requirements

  • nvq level3
  • mewp licence
  • high voltage
  • fault finding
  • computer skills
  • iosh nebosh

What You Bring

-A recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering OR an NVQ/Level 3 Mechanical qualification with the relevant fitting experience is required. -Hours - 37 Av Monday to Friday, Days only (Winter 36 hrs / Summer 38 hrs - 4 day working pattern). -You live within 45 mins travel of Stevenage -MEWP Licence. -High voltage engineering experience. -You can 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. -You can use a computer and iPad. -A Full UK Driving Licence. -IOSH / NEBOSH.

Benefits

-Paid overtime + Bonus (2025 – upto 4%) -Starting salary £45,137 pa including allowances -Company commercial vehicle and fuel from home to work. -26 days holiday plus 8 statutory days.

The Company

About National Grid

-Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses. -Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution. -Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects. -Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions. -Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact. -Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US. -Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Gas Transmission

Gas Distribution

Hydrogen Transmission

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Infrastructure

Renewable Energy

Wind

Solar

Nuclear

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Utilities

Transport

Water Resources

Government

Heavy Civil

Marine

Visa Sponsorship

-visa and relocation package are not available for this position