Mechanical Fitter - Marston Vale

inspecting and rebuilding mechanical componentsDiagnosing faults and carrying out repairsReplacing worn and ageing components including bearings, seals, fasteners and moving partsInstalling new or refurbished equipmentSupporting planned maintenance and emergency breakdown responsePerforming routine inspections and condition monitoringYou'll work on specialist equipment including:Power transformersHigh-speed on-load tap changersAir compressor systemsCable systemsAncillary 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 mechanical 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, Skills and ExperienceWe'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 40 minutes travelto Marston Vale, MK45 2JJ.It would be great if you also have:Experience working on high-voltage equipmentPrevious experience within power generation, utilities, manufacturing, heavy engineering or process industriesNEBOSH or IOSH qualificationsPlease note that visa sponsorship and relocation packages are not

available for this role.Build a career that powers the UKIf you want a role where your skills are valued, your development is supported and your work makes a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.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 doLife 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.IncentiveAnnual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.RetirementGenerous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.Private medical insurance for self and family. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Keep Britain's electricity network moving - and help power the future.National Grid is investing heavily in the UK's electricity transmission network, expanding and modernising substations to meet future energy needs. We're growing our Bedfordshire team and looking for a skilled engineer ready to build a long-term career maintaining some of the country's most critical infrastructure.Pay and BenefitsSalary package £47,213 pa including allowances.Paid overtime + Bonus (2026 - 4%), Company commercial vehicle from home to work.Hours - 37 Avg Monday to Friday, Days only (Winter 36 hrs / Summer 38 hrs - 4 day working pattern).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 sometime at height on a mobile platform, you'll carry out a wide range of maintenance activities including:Stripping