An opportunity has become available for a Trading Recharge Specialist within the NGED South West Licence area.  You will be required to cover works within East Wales and southern parts of the West Midlands and would ideally be based in Bristol, Mendip or Gloucester areas.  Consideration will be given to other locations and will be discussed with the successful candidate.

NGED Trading Recharge provide contracting services for Customer owned private electricity distribution networks and specialise in the Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of such networks.

Reporting to the Trading Recharge Team Manager, the Trading Recharge Specialist will be responsible for the project management, planning, installation and commissioning of electrical plant and apparatus (including specialist non-standard equipment) on Customer owned underground and overhead networks.

As part of our hybrid working approach this role offers a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.

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

If you are offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a basic DBS check that shows any unspent convictions or conditional cautions.

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.

The specific main tasks include:-

• Preparation of quotations for construction, maintenance and augmentation type works on Customer owned private networks
• Preparation of Operation & Maintenance agreements for private networks
• Organisation and financial monitoring of Trading Recharge large recharge projects
• The raising, managing and closure of purchase orders, invoices and large recharge projects
• Raising and managing Crown Enquiries to support projects and IDNO faults
• Providing support and guidance to NGED staff and owners of private distribution networks
• Working with others within NGED including Policy, Engineering Design, Planners, Network, Cable and Protection Specialists and NGED Field Operations staff as required
• Arranging and undertaking meetings with Customers in person and virtually
• Ensuring the highest levels of Safety are maintained and supported through the preparation of job specific Risk Assessment and Method Statements and complying with CDM regulations appropriate to the project
• Providing excellent customer service

A highly motivated individual, you must be able to work on your own initiative as part of a small team, making on the spot decisions as required and working to tight deadlines.

A flexible attitude is essential, as you will be required to undertake other duties to assist the team in meeting its objectives.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple diverse projects simultaneously are also essential.

Candidates must hold a City & Guilds 2339 - Level 3. A HNC - level 4 or above in Electrical Engineering would be advantageous but is not essential for the role.

In addition, although predominantly covering the NGED South West area, you will need to be mobile throughout the whole NGED area and therefore applicants should hold a full UK driving licence.

You may be required to undertake NGED operational standby duties

The successful candidate may initially be appointed on a designate basis.

Interview scheduled for w/c 22 April 2024

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.