Substations Trainer - Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom - National Grid

National Grid

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Newark-on-Trent, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Substations Trainer:

Location: Newark, GB, NG22 0DA
Division: Learning Delivery
Job Type:
Requisition Number: Department: System Operator
Job Function: Human Resources
The opportunity:

We're looking for a knowledgeable Substation Trainer to join our Technical Training team at Eakring Training Centre.

Reporting into the Safety and Substations Training Manager, you will design and deliver Technical Training courses to our Apprentices, Graduates and Asset Operations team using innovative and interactive blended learning solutions.

Using your excellent knowledge and experience of maintaining substation plant and equipment, you'll help design and develop technical and safety training that meets the relevant safety requirements and needs of the business.

As the trainee's progress you will proactively manage their performance, operate within a defined training quality assurance framework and be an assessor for our Apprenticeship programme, all whilst working with our Design and Innovation team to drive improvements.

To succeed in this role, you'll have excellent communication and relationship building skills, have experience of maintaining substation plant equipment and be enthused by or have experience of coaching or mentoring others.

This is a great opportunity for craftsperson or engineer who wants to work for a progressive, and reputable organisation, and have a tangible influence on the development and growth of the next generation of National Grid Engineers.

Training will be delivered primarily at our Eakring Training Centre but travel to alternative training centres and operational sites throughout the UK may be needed.

About you:

Essential

Recognised Level 3 Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship, Appropriate Technical Qualification
ONC/ HNC or equivalent Electrical Engineering Qualification
Extensive relevant experience maintaining substation plant and equipment
Excellent communication and time management / planning skills
Good degree of IT skills and be conversant with Microsoft PowerPoint
Experience of managing teams or work activities

Desirable

Previous training experience, knowledge of coaching of others would be advantageous.
Authorised Person as defined in NSI 30
Knowledge of Prevent, Safeguarding, or working with young adults (training will be given).
NEBOSH certificate / diploma

What we can offer:

A competitive salary between £49,000 £60,000 per annum dependent on capability
A company car
A bonus based on personal and company performance
A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
Access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

Further information:

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About National Grid:

National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone in the UK, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic.

We're an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people.

Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we're working hard to create value for people today - and shape the future of energy tomorrow.

In the UK, we don't generate or sell energy - we join the dots to get energy from A to B.

From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people.

Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.

The world of energy is changing beyond recognition.

Working at National Grid, you won't just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK - you'll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.