Mechanical Fitter with ROTO License - NG Person

Mechanical Fitter - HV Substations
Location: NeuConnect Project, ME3 0BY
Start Date: 13th July 2026
Duration: Until 21st December 2026
Hours: 50 Hours per Week (10 Hours per Day, Monday-Friday)
Rates:
LTD / Umbrella
First 37 Hours: £29.12 per hour
After 37 Hours / First 4 Hours Saturday: £30.87 per hour
After 4 Hours Saturday / Sunday / Bank Holidays: £33.65 per hour
IR35 Status: Outside IR35 (LTD)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a major HV substation project on the NeuConnect scheme. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term project with one of the UK's leading engineering organisations, working on critical transmission infrastructure.
The successful candidate will become part of an established site team carrying out mechanical installation works while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out mechanical installation activities on HV substation projects
Work safely in accordance with all site health, safety, environmental and quality procedures
Complete work to programme and report any issues or delays to the Site Supervisor
Support the completion of task cards and required project documentation
Work collaboratively with supervisors, chargehands and fellow trades on site
Maintain high standards of workmanship throughout the projectEssential Experience:

Previous mechanical fitting experience within HV substations, transmission, power generation, oil & gas or heavy industrial environments
Experience working on National Grid, SSE, SPEN or similar utility projects
Ability to work effectively as part of a team while maintaining a strong safety culture
Experience reading and working from mechanical drawings is desirableEssential Qualifications:

Apprentice Trained or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent Mechanical Qualification)
CSCS Card or CCNSG Safety Passport
ROTO Ticket
National Grid PersonWe're looking for a motivated Mechanical Fitter with previous substation experience who can work efficiently within a busy site team. Candidates should have a proactive attitude, strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering work safely and to a high standard.

If you have HV substation fitting experience and hold the required ROTO ticket, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed