Project Work - United Kingdom - National Grid

Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Craftsperson (Fitting) within the Telford or Stoke Projects Team.

The primary duties of the post will be to carry out maintenance and project work on switchgear and plant at 132kV and 33kV substations.

Candidates are required to have Grade A*-C/4-9 GCSE in English and Maths or Functional Skills Level qualification in both subjects.

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.

Consideration will be given 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.

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 completion and a number of tasks and reports as required.

A flexible attitude is essential as you may be asked to undertake other duties to assist the team in meeting it's objectives.

About The CompanyJoining the UK's leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition.

So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
Annual Share Save plan
Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
Free on-site parking at all our main sites

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture.

We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve.

If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.

Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.

National Grid