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Substation Fitter - Permanent - Expired

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Dutton Recruitment (Sheffield Engineering) are currently recruiting:

We are looking for a Substation Fitter for a permanent position for a client based in Leeds.

Immediate start available (subject to interview).

The successful candidate must live within a commutable distance to Leeds, but also must be willing to work away at short notice, as this role will be site based.

Job Responsibilities:

* To carry out all operations in accordance with our client's Health & Safety policy and customer site specific health & safety requirements.

* Complete all operations in line with the company's Quality Standard BS EN ISO 9001 2008 and Environmental Standard BS EN ISO 14001 2004 accreditations.

* Complete mechanical maintenance and fitting works as required by customer instructions, including oil sampling, instrument and ancillary equipment replacement and re-gasketing operations.

* Complete the requirements in the installation, commissioning, maintenance, of low, medium and high voltage electrical networks and their components, for distribution both above and below ground.

* Complete requirements in the Refurbishment process of medium and high voltage electrical equipment to a DNO standard including full paint protection of customer property.

* To assist Senior Site Supervisors in recording and producing the correct onsite documentation to allow the Project Manager to put together suitable site commissioning reports for the client efficiently and accurately.

* Excellent attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure.

* Experience of reading, understanding, and interpreting electrical/mechanical drawings.

* Carry out any reasonable ad-hoc duties requested by your direct Line Manager or the Management Team.

* Daily progress reporting and attendance of client interface meetings.

* Communications with all parties ensuring they are kept up to date during the progression of each project.

* Always work in a responsible manner to ensure safe working practices.

* Proactively contribute to the company's policy of continuous improvement.

* Always act in the best interests of the client, and not to carry out (or fail to carry out) any action that would bring the company into disrepute.

* Treat all other employees and all our customers professionally and with respect.

Qualifications/Skills required:

* GCSE's High School or equivalent.

* Candidate must have Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Engineering HNC - as minimum qualification.

* Suitable qualifications such as IPAF, PASMA, Manual Handling, First Aid, Site Passports & Safety Training etc are desirable.

* Valid Driving Licence.

* Broad knowledge of power engineering plant and equipment, i.e., Transformers & Reactors, HV & LV Switchgear, Cabling and HV & LV protection schemes.

* Previous experience of Transformer commissioning including test such as insulation resistance, transformer ratio, vector group checks, CT testing and equipment testing.

* Computer literacy with MS Office applications and other relevant proprietary software packages.

* Slinging and Lifting experience.



A willingness to be flexible and work away from home at short notice is essential.

Salary is between £38,000 and £46,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications).

In the first instance, send CV's to leif.mozley@duttonrecruitment.com or call 0114 2200888 (option 1) for Engineering.

Dutton Recruitment are working as an Employment Business on behalf of our client.

Salary:
£38000 - £46000 per annum

Location:
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
England

Duration:

Reference:
IMC 972