Temporary Training Engineer - Fitting

About Us

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. 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. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.

Job Introduction

An opportunity is available for two Fitting Training Engineer’s based at the Tipton (West Midlands) and Eakring (Nottingham) Training Centres, on a 12 month secondment basis – subject to review. This role involves working as part of a close team of trainers working across multiple training sites for the delivery of fitting training.

Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Lead Fitting Training Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Delivery of training in Fitting skills and other areas as required
• Liaison and advice on the development of new techniques and training courses
• Assessment of Fitting apprentices and existing Fitting staff
• Assurance visits and on site assessment visits
• Working with colleagues across the wider STEP team
• Completion of accurate course reports and assessments documentation

The Ideal Candidate

Applicants should have extensive experience of undertaking Fitting tasks on electricity distribution networks.

The successful applicant must demonstrate the potential to undertake this flexible training role and be able to manage the business, others and themselves.

Appropriate training and development will be given in order to assist the successful applicant to realise their full potential, however, a demonstration of technical and procedures knowledge, together with excellent presentation, skills are essential for the role.

The successful applicant will be expected to study for and successfully complete a suitable professional training qualification. Although the role will be based at Tipton or Eakring, the successful candidate will be required to travel to other sites as required to meet the needs of the business and you will be required to travel throughout the company. A valid driving licence is required. 

You will be working with employees of various ages and some who are aged between 16 and 18. NGED have a responsibility to ensure young people are safe within the business and we will require a DBS check to be undertaken by the successful applicant at the Enhanced level.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 14^th January in Tipton.

Short listed candidates will be required to create a training presentation on a given topic, which you will need to present as a part of the interview process.

About The Company

Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. 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

Things you need to know

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. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk

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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.