An opportunity is available for a Fitting Technician in the Plant Centre based at Huthwaite.
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.
About UsWe’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.
Main ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Plant Centre Team Manager, the role will involve:
Programing and commissioning the T300/Gemini RTU’s in addition to any approved remote-control equipment that is developed in the future.
Programming and commissioning of the RL27 & RL38 pole mounted switch inclusive of the application of detection settings to the F.P.I & sectionaliser options.
Programming and commissioning the Nulec U series auto-re-closers inclusive of the application of protection settings.
Interpreting and applying protection and detection settings to the full range of equipment supplied to NGED (National Grid Electricity Distribution) including CCP’s (Connection Control Panels).
Training of staff and apprentices as required.
The Ideal CandidateYou must be able to work on your own initiative as part of a small team and be capable of making on the spot decisions as required. You will need good communications skills, to assist with queries from external suppliers and other departments across NGED including Network Design, Policy, Telecoms and Operations.
A flexible attitude is essential, as is the ability to cope in pressured situations as you will often be working to tight deadlines.
Ideally the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of secondary switchgear protection relays such as Sepam S40, VIP 400 and Fanox in addition to any developed and approved in future as well as an understanding of the maintenance and workshop commissioning of Voltage Regulators and CL7 controllers.
The successful candidate will be required to hold a Level 2 City & Guilds 2339 and if not already attained will be required to undertake Level 3.
If not already attained, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.
*Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.
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 and some roles require a triannual check.
About The CompanyJoining 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
Things you need to know
As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk
Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.
