Electricity Distribution - Network Technician

An opportunity is available for a Technician based in West Cornwall.

The successful candidate will be accountable to the Team Manager for the construction, maintenance and repair of the distribution network up to 66kV. You will be required to take responsibility for safety, work planning, performance and the issuing of safety documents and other tasks appropriate to the technician role. You will also be required to switch up to 66kV.

You are required to have grade A*-C/4-9 GCSE in English and Maths or Functional Skills Level 2 qualification in both subjects. In addition, you must hold a City & Guilds 2339 Level 2 or equivalent Level 2 qualification in Electrical Engineering. Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.

• Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

• 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.
• The identification of necessary physical resources.
• The effective use of contracts.
• The representation of the team and the Company at the individual level.

You must be able to work on our own initiative as part of a small team and be capable of making on the spot decisions as required. You will need good communication skills, a flexible attitude and be able to cope in pressured situations often working to tight deadlines. In addition you will be expected to train as an SAP and be mobile throughout the area as you will be required to undertake standby duties.

If not already attained, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Level 3 City & Guilds 2339.

Operationally we require you to live within approximately 30 minutes of the depot you are applying for.

Potential candidates should be aware that for some of the National Grid positions that require working at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit 135kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.