Electricity Distribution - Network Technician

Job Description

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.

Job Introduction

An opportunity is available for a Network Technician based in the Gloucester area.

The successful candidate will be accountable to the Team Manager for the construction, maintenance and repair of the distribution network up to 66kV. You will be require to take responsibility for safety, work planning, performance and the issuing of safety documents and other tasks appropriate to the technician role. You will also be required to switch up to 66kV.

You are required to have grade A*-C/4-9 GCSE in English and Maths or Functional Skills Level 2 qualification in both subjects. In addition, you must hold a City & Guilds 2339 Level 2 or equivalent Level 2 qualification in Electrical Engineering.

Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.

* Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

Main Responsibilities

• The construction, reinforcement, alteration and replacement of assets.
• The maintenance and repair of assets.
• The restoration of supplies to customers and repair of faulty assets.
• The issue of safety documents up to 66kV.
• The organisation of individual projects.
• The cost effectiveness of individual projects.
• Own performance and behaviour.
• The impact of project and own activities on customers, public and environment.
• The health and safety of the team.
• The quality of own work.
• Own personal development.
• The identification of necessary physical resources.
• The effective use of contracts.
• The representation of the team and the Company at the individual level.

The Ideal Candidate

You must be able to work on our own initiative as part of a small team and be capable of making on the spot decisions as required. You will need good communication skills, a flexible attitude and be able to cope in pressured situations often working to tight deadlines. In addition you will be expected to train as an SAP and be mobile throughout the area as you will be required to undertake standby duties.

If not already attained, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Level 3 City & Guilds 2339.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.

Interviews will take place on 07th February 2025

Closing Date 23/01/2025:

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, so please do check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.