Mechanical Fitters - Southampton, Bournemouth, Portsmouth
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Salary package £42,046 pa including allowance.
Paid overtime + bonus (up to 4% in 2026).
Work on specialist equipment including circuit breakers and power transformers.
Must have a recognised apprenticeship in Engineering/Mechanical or equivalent.
Proximity to Southampton, Bournemouth or Portsmouth required.
Some weekend working with paid overtime available.
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 Solent team and looking for 2 skilled engineers ready to build a long-term career maintaining some of the country's most critical infrastructure.
Pay and Benefits
- Salary package £42,046 pa including allowance.
- Paid overtime + Bonus (2026 – up to 4%).
- 26 days holiday plus 8 statutory days, Company commercial vehicle from home to work.
- Contribution Pension – Employee up to 6% Company up to 12% Max Total 18%.
- 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 on electrical equipment involves maintaining, repairing and overhauling the equipment that keeps National Grid's Electricity Transmission substations operating safely and efficiently. Working predominantly outdoors and sometimes at height on a mobile platform, you'll carry out a wide range of maintenance activities including:
- Stripping, inspecting and rebuilding mechanical components
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
- Replacing worn and ageing components including bearings, seals, fasteners and moving parts
- Installing new or refurbished equipment
- Supporting planned maintenance and emergency breakdown response
- Performing routine inspections and condition monitoring
You'll work on specialist equipment including:
- Circuit breakers, Power transformers, High-speed on-load tap changers, Air compressor systems, Cable systems, Ancillary 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 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 Experience
We're keen to hear from candidates with:
- A recognised apprenticeship in Engineering/Mechanical, or an NVQ/Level 3 Engineering/Mechanical qualification with relevant industrial fitting experience.
- Strong mechanical/electrical 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 40 minutes travelto Southampton SO16 0AA, Bournemouth BH21 6SE or Portsmouth PO8 9LA.
It would be great if you also have:
- Experience working on high-voltage equipment
- Previous experience within power generation, utilities, manufacturing, heavy engineering industries.
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications
Please note that visa sponsorship and relocation packages are not available for this role.
Build a career that powers the UK
If 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.
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