Electricity Distribution - Network Technician
An opportunity is available for a Network Technician based at our Kettering depot.
You will be accountable to the Team Manager for the construction, maintenance, and repair of the underground and overhead network up to 66kV. Additionally, you will be responsible for programming and monitoring immediate work colleagues, switching up to 66kV, issuing appropriate safety documentation, and other tasks relevant to the Technician role.
You are required to have grade A*-C/4-9 GCSE in English and Maths or a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification in both subjects. You must also 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.
Main Responsibilities
* Network operations, including issuing Limitations of Access and Permit to Work safety documents up to 66kV
* Constructing distribution substations, overhead lines, and associated plant; installing plant; laying and jointing cables up to 11kV
* Repairing and replacing faulty and obsolete plant, cables, and overhead lines
* Recording asset routes, details, and positions
Ideal Candidate
You must be able to work independently and as part of a small team, making on-the-spot decisions when necessary. Good communication skills, a flexible attitude, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines are essential. You will also need to train as an SAP and be mobile throughout the area to undertake standby duties as part of the team’s rota.
If not already attained, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Level 3 City & Guilds 2339.
*Please note that the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are completed.
National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding its interests. This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. Different levels of screening and vetting may be required depending on the role, with some roles requiring triannual checks.
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About Us
We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), responsible for the electricity distribution systems in the Midlands, Southwest of England, and South Wales. Serving over 8 million people, our teams deliver heat, light, and power to homes and businesses.
National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates diverse cultures, personalities, and preferences, which helps drive our success and reflects the communities we serve. Our vision is to lead a clean, fair, and affordable energy future, focusing on renewable, low-carbon energy sources and efficiency to meet increasing demand.
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