National Grid · 21 hours ago
Electricity Distribution - Network Technician
National Grid Electricity Distribution is the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. The role involves the construction, maintenance, and repair of the distribution network up to 66kV, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing individual projects.
DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
The construction, reinforcement, alteration and replacement of assets
The maintenance and repair of assets
The restoration of supplies to customers and repair of faulty assets
The issue of safety documents up to 66kV
The organisation of individual projects
The cost effectiveness of individual projects
Own performance and behaviour
The impact of project and own activities on customers, public and environment
The health and safety of the team
The quality of own work
Own personal development
The identification of necessary physical resources
The effective use of contracts
The representation of the team and the Company at the individual level
Qualification
Required
Grade A-C/4-9 GCSE in English and Maths or Functional Skills Level 2 qualification in both subjects
City & Guilds 2339 Level 2 or equivalent Level 2 qualification in Electrical Engineering
Ability to work on own initiative as part of a small team
Good communication skills
Flexible attitude and ability to cope in pressured situations
Willingness to train as an SAP
Mobility throughout the area for standby duties
Live within approximately 30 minutes of the depot
Satisfactory Barring Service (DBS) check
Preferred
Level 3 City & Guilds 2339 (if not already attained)
Experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of distribution networks up to 66kV
Experience in issuing safety documents up to 66kV
Experience in project organization and cost-effectiveness
Experience in health and safety management
Ability to make on-the-spot decisions
Experience working with fall arrest devices
Understanding of the impact of project activities on customers, public, and environment
Experience in personal development and identification of necessary physical resources
Experience in effective use of contracts
Company
National Grid
National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.
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Funding
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$1.01BKey Investors
NYSERDASEKStrategic Innovation Fund
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $937.85M
2024-09-11Grant· $19.95M
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