We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.
A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West’s electricity network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all.
We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.
Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.
Our Role
We’re looking for a dedicated Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team at Electricity North West (ENW). In this hands-on role, you’ll help maintain the safety, cleanliness, and operational readiness of our substations, depots, and welfare facilities. You’ll be part of a team that plays a vital role in keeping our infrastructure safe and efficient for both our engineers and the communities we serve.
Some our your key responsibilities in the role:
* Deliver high-quality grounds maintenance across ENW assets.
* Complete weed & cleans, depot and welfare maintenance, and pest control.
* Ensure all work is completed within SLA (7 days for customer complaints, 14 days for engineer requests).
* Conduct on-site risk assessments (POWRA) and report near misses.
* Attend monthly team and safety briefings.
* Support additional workstreams such as Pest Control, TOS, and Minor Civils.
* Promote accurate and timely reporting to support continuous improvement.
Who we are looking for
* H100 Authorisation Essential Training will be provided
* Emergency First Aid at Work Essential
* All Substation Groundworker basic competencies Essential
* Strimmer Course (NPTC or Lantra)
* Mower Course (NPTC or Lantra)
* Hedgecutter Course (NPTC or Lantra)
* PA1 & PA6 (NPTC)
What we’re offering
As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:
* An annual bonus scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
* A market-leading contributory pension scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
Our people important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.
Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at careers@enwl.co.uk or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2)
Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable