Job Introduction
An opportunity is available for a Craftsperson Fitter within the Plant Centre based at our depot in Huthwaite.
Candidates are required to have Grade A*-C/4-9 GCSE in English and Maths or Functional Skills Level qualification in both subjects.
Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.
* Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.
Main Responsibilities
In this role you will assemble package sub-stations, metering units and automation equipment. Acceptance testing and protection testing will also be part of your duties, as such you will need to have fundamental electrical knowledge and basic electronic principals understanding.
Ideal Candidate
You will ideally have Fitting experience, however consideration will be given to an appointment, on a designate basis, to applicants who do not possess all the skills required to undertake the role at present, but have the confidence and ability to reach the necessary standards with appropriate training.
You will have an understanding of the electricity distribution network and the main equipment used within it.
You must be able to work on your own initiative or as part of a small team, making on the spot decisions as required and working to tight deadlines. A flexible attitude is essential as you may be asked to undertake other duties to assist the team in meeting its objectives.
If not already attained, the successful candidate will be required to study for Level 2 City & Guilds 2339 qualification and complete TAR – which includes daily diary page completion and a number of tasks and reports as required.
You will be expected to pass a relevant trade test after your comprehensive training programme.
Where job roles involve working at height and the use of Personal Fall Protection Equipment, there are restrictions on the maximum weight of the individual.
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.
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.