Location: Moray West / Blackhillock, AB55 5PA
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until 30/09/2026
Contract Type: Contract
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Positions Available: 1
Rates:
LTD / CIS:
£34.12/hour - First 37 Hours
£35.87/hour - After 37 Hours / First 4 Hours Saturday
£38.65/hour - After 4 Hours Saturday / Sunday / Bank Holidays
We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter for a long-term contract opportunity with our client on the Moray West / Blackhillock project.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically qualified fitter with substation, power generation, oil & gas, or heavy industrial installation experience to join a major energy infrastructure project.
Please note:
A Telehandler ticket is essential for this role.
The Role:
You will be working as part of theour clients site team, supporting mechanical installation activities on a major substation project. Reporting directly to the Site Supervisor / Chargehand, you will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out mechanical installation activities as directed by site management
Work in line with all Siemens Energy QEHS procedures and site safety requirements
Support site supervisors and chargehands with daily installation activities
Proactively complete allocated task cards within required project timescales
Highlight any potential delays or issues in advance
Maintain compliance with health & safety, environmental, and quality standards
Assist with project documentation where required
Ensure accurate submission of timesheets and associated paperwork
Requirements:
Essential:
National Grid Person
Apprentice trained OR NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in a relevant mechanical discipline
Minimum 1-2 years' experience working on electricity supply industry construction sites or similar environments
NPORS or CPCS Telehandler ticketExperience within:
HV substations
Power generation or
Oil & Gas
Heavy industrial construction
Valid Telehandler ticket
CSCS Card or CCNSG Safety Passport
Manual Handling
Working at Height
Fire Safety AwarenessHighly Desirable:
Experience working under National Grid / SSE / SPEN standards
Personal Attributes:
Strong team player
Proactive and positive attitude
Good communication skills
Strong awareness of site safety
Ability to work independently when required
Solution-focused approach
If you're a mechanically qualified fitter with substation experience and the required telehandler certification, we'd be keen to hear from you immediately.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Salary description
£34.12 - £34.12 per hour