HV Mechanical Fitter - Transmission
StaffordOn-site
AI Summary
Installs and maintains high-voltage mechanical equipment such as switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers and busbar systems in live substation environments, supporting National Grid transmission projects.
About this role
Location: UK Wide | Contract Type: Permanent / Contract | Working Pattern: Full-Time | Site Based
Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.
The Opportunity
Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.
The Opportunity
OCU is delivering critical National Grid infrastructure projects across the UK. As an HV Fitter, you’ll be hands-on installing and maintaining high-voltage equipment within live substation environments, directly supporting works that keep the network running safely and reliably. If you want to work on complex plant, gain exposure to major transmission projects, and be part of a team that takes safety and quality seriously, this is it.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and maintain HV plant including switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers and busbar systems
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and single line diagrams
- Assemble, align and fit mechanical HV equipment on site
- Support testing, commissioning and energisation activities
- Follow RAMS, permit systems and National Grid safety procedures at all times
- Identify, report and help resolve defects or non-conformances
- Maintain tools, plant and working areas to required standards
- Collaborate with supervisors, engineers and other trades to deliver safe installation
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential:
- Proven experience as an HV Fitter within substations or transmission environments
- Strong understanding of HV plant installation and maintenance
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of site safety practices within high-risk environments
- CSCS or CCNSG card
- Strong commitment to health and safety
Desirable:
- Experience working on National Grid projects
- Knowledge of National Grid Safety Rules
- IPAF, Slinger/Signaller or PASMA certification
- Experience within AIS or GIS substations
- Bonus if you have experience supporting commissioning or outage works
Benefits
At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.
Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.
As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Jonathan Bryden at [email protected]
Our vacancies are typically advertised for two weeks; however, we reserve the right to close applications early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.
Skills
AISBusbar SystemsCCNSGCircuit BreakersCommissioningCSCSEngineering DrawingsGIS SubstationsHV MaintenanceHV Plant InstallationIPAFNational Grid Safety ProceduresOutage WorksPASMAPermit SystemsRAMSSingle Line DiagramsSlinger/SignallerSwitchgearTransformers
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