Fitter, Installation Technician

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Fitter to join our team on a major substation project in Lochgilphead
. In this role, you’ll be responsible for installing, maintaining and commissioning HV substation equipment, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standard.

You’ll work as part of a skilled site team supporting critical power infrastructure, contributing to the safe operation and reliability of the network. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong HV or substation experience who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving, and delivering quality results on site.

The installation of HV plant and apparatus at all voltage levels from 33

Kv to 400

Kv, including busbars and connectors, transformers, grounding, hot tinning, mechanical bending/forming, assembly and erection of aluminium and steel structures, as well as the installation of cables. Ensuring securely fitted and aligned ready for connections. Perform routine maintenance on mechanical components.

Resolve problems on site in conjunction with the site supervisor/managers ensuring all site procedures are being followed. Maintain strict adherence to safety and relevant industry standards.

To liaise with the Project Management Team on progress of the job to guarantee activities are coordinated effectively across the project.

• Work with the relevant supporting functions to ensure equipment and materials are delivered to site in a timely manner

• Ensure that accidents and near-miss incidents are promptly reported with accurate details established at the time of the incident, assist in investigations when required

• To ensure that documenting of data and reporting requirements are satisfied within the time frames required by all team members

The Following Qualities/Experience Are Essential

• Competent in the installation work where necessary
• Competent in site installation procedures
• CPCS training or similar
• Ability to work at Heights
• Able to pro-actively develop and maintain a strong safety culture
• Able to identify competencies and skills required to undertake tasks and ensure personnel are trained and competent to carry this out
• Good communication skills to effectively brief team and engage with wider functions at a range of levels of seniority
• Holds a current UK Driving Licence

The Following Qualities/Experience Are Desirable

• SSE/SPEN/NG authorisations as required
• MEWP licence and/or Telehandler/ROTO
• Experience in Transformers and HV switch gear alignment and installation

The Candidate Is Likely To Have The Following

• Experience of working in high voltage substations environments

• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
• Wellbeing sessions - non-work-related activities go for a walk, do some house duties etc.
• Opportunity to join into the company SIP scheme.
• Flexible benefits window Options to purchase additional holidays, bikes, tech vouchers, dental cover, PMI etc.
• Reward platform where you can get discounts off shopping, insurance, cars etc.
• Hybrid working (where applicable)
• Enhanced company sickness scheme
• Enhanced company Maternity/Paternity/Shared parental/Adoption schemes
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 2 days volunteering per year
• Company funded social events.

In joining the Power T&D team, you are joining a strong function, where you can join us as the first step on a lengthy career, or simply join us be the best you can be in your role we will support you either way.

We have a BB Academy, which is a great resource to support you with your learning and development.

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