A contractor delivering works on a National Grid substation project in Melksham is seeking an experienced Civil Operative with the required National Grid authorisations to support live‑site operations. This is a key role ensuring safe andpliant access within a high‑voltage substation environment.
The Role
As a Civil Operative on a live HV substation, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safe,pliant and controlled movement of personnel, vehicles and plant.
Responsibilities include:
1. Managing access and egress to a live National Grid substation
2. Working strictly in accordance with NG NSI Safety Rules
3. Acting aspetent Person under NSI 6 & 8
4. Ensuring safe access/egress for delivery vehicles and site plant
5. Supporting all groundwork‑related activity as required
6. Maintaining safe working practices in a high‑risk environment
Essential Requirements
7. Civil Operative –petent Person (NSI 6 & 8)
8. Experience working in or around HV substations
9. Understanding of safe access control on National Grid sites
10. Ability to follow NG safety procedures and strict permit systems
11. Manual Handling certification (Mandatory)
12. Experience aligned with general groundworker duties
Desirable Skills
13. Previous National Grid or power‑sector site experience
14. Strong awareness of HSG 47 (Avoiding Danger from Underground Services)
15. Goodmunication and coordination skills