Substation Job Template
📌 **Job Title:** Mechanical Fitter
📍 **Location:** Gateshead
💷 **Pay Rate:** £28p/hour
🕒 **Hours:** 07:30am-17:30pm
📆 **Duration:** 1-2 days
Overview
Active (Pathways) Solutions are seeking skilled and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our team. You’ll be supporting a range of substation projects across Gateshead, contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of high-voltage electrical works.
Key Responsibilities
* Cable Pulling
* Earthing, brazing, switchgear
* Working on transformers
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
* 📋 Valid and up-to-date documentation – including CSCS/ECS card, Safety Passport.
* ⚡ Proven substation experience – previous work on National Grid or DNO sites is essential.
* 🧾 Verifiable references – able to provide evidence of experience and competency within the substation or high-voltage industry.
We’re Looking for Individuals Who:
* ⚙️ Show excellent attention to detail – ensuring precision, quality, and safety at all times.
* 🤝 Work effectively as part of a team – collaborating with multi-discipline site crews.
* 🧠 Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills – adapting confidently to changing site conditions.
Desirable Additional Qualifications
Having any of the following would be an advantage:
* IPAF (MEWP)
* Telehandler (CPCS or NPORS)
* PASMA
* First Aid
* Manual Handling
* Abrasive Wheels
* Other relevant industry-related courses
Why Join Us?
Our Power Division specialises exclusively in recruiting experienced Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering professionals for the Power Transmission and Distribution (Substation, Cable, and Overhead Line), Utilities, and High Voltage sectors.
Our Construction Division are experts in supplying a quality workforce to the Construction, Shopfitting and Interiors, Civil Engineering, and M&E sectors.
With projects across the UK, we can offer consistent work, career progression, and the chance to be part of a trusted and growing team.
Over the years, we’ve built long-standing partnerships with a wide network of blue-chip PLCs and specialist subcontractors within the substation industry. Our reputation as one of the UK’s most experienced and reliable substation recruitment companies is built on our commitment to quality, safety, and professionalism.
How to Apply
📞 Call us: (phone number removed) to speak directly with one of our experienced consultants.
📱 Out of hours: Call the same number – your call will automatically transfer, and we’ll call you back as soon as possible.
🏢 Visit us in person:
1st Floor, Concept House
Blanche Street
Bradford
BD4 8DA