The Best Connection Group Limited
Primary Plant Fitter
Hertfordshire WD18 9DA
Key information
- Pay
- £42,000 - £42,000
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 18 Aug 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Sep 2026
About this role
Our client based in Watford is looking for a
Primary Plant Fitter to work within their team.
Primary Plant Fitter Role Purpose
To install and assemble HV substation primary plant - transformers, switchgear, busbars and cables - to drawings and manufacturer specifications.
Primary Plant Fitter Key Responsibilities
- Install and Assemble transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear and busbar systems.
- Support HV cable installation, jointing and terminations.
- Carry out mechanical assembly, rigging and erection of HV plant.
- Install earthing, bonding, containment and multicore systems.
- Work from general arrangement drawings and manufacturer instructions.
- Assist with pre-commissioning checks and inspections.
- Handle, position and set out heavy plant safely using appropriate lifting methods.
- Comply with HVSS health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
Primary
Plant Fitter Essential Network Accreditation
Applicants must hold current authorisation and/or demonstrable delivery experience on at least ONE of the following distribution or transmission networks:
- Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN)
- UK Power Networks (UKPN)
- National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED)
- National Grid (NG)
Primary
Plant Fitter Qualifications and Requirements
- Plant installation experience on at least one of SSEN, UKPN, NGED or NG.
- Relevant mechanical / electrical NVQ or City & Guilds qualification.
- Slinger / signaller, IPAF and abrasive wheels desirable.
- Full UK driving licence.
Expierience
- Proven HV plant installation experience within a substation environment.
- Mechanical fitting, rigging and heavy plant handling.
- Familiarity with transformers, switchgear and busbar erection.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong mechanical and electrical installation ability.
- Safe lifting and rigging practice.
- Ability to work accurately from GA drawings.
- Reliable, safety-conscious team worker.
Salary
£42,000 per year
Shift times
09:00am-17:00pm (hours may differ, flexibility is needed)
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.