Electrical Fitter

Job description

About

Electrician

Location: Blaydon On Tyne, United Kingdom

Employment type:  Full time, Permanent 

Working Hours:  Monday to Friday

 

What’s in it for you…  

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.​   

Annual leave plus bank holidays   

Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays  

Group Personal Pension Plan  

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications   

24/7 access to a virtual GP​ and Mental health support & counselling services​   

Cycle to Work scheme​   

Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more​!   

Life assurance cover​   

Long service recognition​   

Enhanced Maternity Pay  

Paid volunteering opportunities in your community​   

 

About the Role 

The Electrical Fitter is responsible for supporting the installation, maintenance, refurbishment, repair and commissioning of power transformers and associated equipment within electrical substations and industrial environments.

Working as part of a multi-disciplined team, the role involves a mix of electrical and mechanical activities associated with transformer installation, refurbishment and maintenance projects. You'll be involved in hands-on work including assembly, dismantling, component replacement, cabling, wiring, testing and commissioning support. All work is carried out under the direction of Authorised Persons and Site Supervisors, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and workmanship.

The role will involve UK wide travel and working away from home as required.

Key Responsibilities 

Assist with the installation, assembly, replacement and dismantling of power transformers and transformer components.

Install, modify and terminate LV control and auxiliary cabling associated with transformer systems.

Carry out wiring of marshalling kiosks, control cabinets and transformer ancillary equipment.

Install, replace and maintain cooling fans, oil pumps, Buchholz relays, pressure relief devices, temperature indicators, oil level gauges and associated equipment.

Install radiators, conservators, cooling systems, cooling equipment, gaskets, seals and associated pipework.

Assist with oil filling, oil processing and vacuum filling activities.

Carry out refurbishment, repair and life extension works on transformer assets.

Support inspections, condition assessments and replacement of defective components.

Perform fault finding on electrical control systems and auxiliary circuits.

Assist with transformer testing and commissioning activities.

Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics.

Support Protection & Control and Commissioning teams as required.

Carry out torque tightening of mechanical and electrical connections.

 

About you….

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or equivalent essential

Industrial electrical experience essential

18th Edition desirable 

Ability to read drawings.

Full UK Driving License.

Substation and transformer experience desirable.

 

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities... 

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Before applying, please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we process your data in line with GDPR.  

 

Next steps... 

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Talent Team for more info!