Engineering Specialist

About Us

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.

An opportunity is available for an Engineering Specialist based at our depot in Gloucester

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Engineering Specialist will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of complex schemes on the distribution network and at non-operational sites up to and including 66kV.

The successful candidate is required to have English and Maths GCSE Grade C/Level 4 or above OR Functional Skills Level 2 or above to apply.

You are also required to hold a Level 3 City & Guilds 2339 (or equivalent Electrical Engineering qualification) and if not already attained will be required to undertake HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

* Please note you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all qualifications and/or training are complete.

• Installation and commissioning of complex schemes on the network and at operational sites.
• Install, commission and maintain complex protection and/or automation systems.
• Location and restoration of complex faults.
• Development in the use of fault location and protection testing equipment.
• Advise own and other team members on innovations in electricity network management and automation.
• Identify training needs of own and other team members and provide training as necessary on automation.
• Carry out examining officer duties as required.
• Train appropriate staff on the operational aspects of automatic systems.
• Carry out network operations including the issue of all safety documents up to 33kV.
• Determine what is required and how the work will be carried out.
• Issue planned shutdown notices, make appointments with customers.
• Exercise leadership. Request assistance when outside capability or authority.
• Alter own short-term programme to meet changes in circumstances, within constraints.
• Assisting with the assessment and authorisation of operational staff

Operationally we require you to live within approximately 40 minutes of the Gloucester depot - postcode is GL4 3BH

A full UK/EU Driving Licence is required for this role as you will need to be mobile throughout the area and may be asked to undertake standby duties.

A flexible outlook is essential as you may be asked to undertake other duties to assist the team in meeting its objectives.

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Joining the UK's leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
• Annual Share Save plan
• Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
• Free on-site parking at all our main sites

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.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship.

All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

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