# Mechanical Fitter - Cables at National Grid

> Open job at National Grid in London, United Kingdom. Workplace: On-site.

Source: RigJobsDirect, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/national-grid-mechanical-fitter-cables-l27wlpc
Posted 9 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 12 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [National Grid](https://rigjobsdirect.com/companies/national-grid)
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Workplace: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: £55k / year
- Apply from: Anywhere
- Local language: Not required
- Visa sponsorship: Yes
- Relocation support: Yes
- Training or tickets provided: Yes
- Skills: IOSH, NEBOSH
- Not mentioned in the job post: rotation

## Job description

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**Unlock your superpower and start your career in the electricity transmission industry.**

You’ll become a key member of the London Cables team, we are looking for a Mechanical industrial skilled individual living within 45 minutes travel of St Johns Wood, London, NW8 8YJ. It’s a great opportunity to develop your engineering skills across a large variety of work in a unique environment.

### Pay and Benefits

- **Starting package £54,673 pa including allowances.**
- Paid overtime + Bonus (2025 – up to 4%), Company commercial vehicle from home to work.
- 26 days holiday plus 8 statutory days, Contribution Pension Max Total 18%.
- Hours - 37 Avg Monday to Friday, Days only (Winter 36 hrs / Summer 38 hrs - 4 day working pattern).
- For further benefits information please click the link - [Benefits | National Grid Careers](https://jobs.nationalgrid.com/uk/life-national-grid/benefits)

### Role overview

At National Grid Mechanical Fitters are responsible for maintaining a wide range of works on Substation equipment. This work is predominately outdoors and sometimes at height on a mobile platform. You’ll join an established team of fitters stripping down and rebuilding high voltage equipment, replacing worn/aged components. Maintaining/repairing HV cable systems that are located in tunnels or direct buried, plus all kinds of ancillary equipment such as DC battery systems, air compressors and generators. This work includes installation of new equipment, refurbishment and maintenance of existing equipment, fault investigation and repair as well as routine condition monitoring.

You’ll benefit from our industry-leading training at our facilities based in Eakring, Nottinghamshire and other local substation sites, a training programme will be provided to fill in any skills gaps which will require occasional stays away from home, with generous mobility and overnight allowances. Throughout the year there may be some requirement for weekend work for which overtime will be paid. Personal development is a key part of the way we work and as such you can expect a comprehensive personal development plan.

### Qualifications, Skill and Experience

- A recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering **OR** an NVQ/Level 3 Mechanical qualification with the relevant fitting experience is required.
- You can demonstrate practical industrial engineering skills – Installations, breakdown, repair and maintenance experience, fault finding, strip down and rebuild, working to Safety Procedures, problem solving and following work specifications to maintain equipment.
- A Full UK Driving Licence.
- A good level of computer literacy.
- You live within 45 mins travel of St Johns Wood, NW8 8YJ.

**Desirable**

- High Voltage engineering/cables experience.
- IOSH / NEBOSH.
- MEWP Licence.

Visa and relocation package are not available for this position.

**Apply now for immediate consideration.**

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## How to apply

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