An opportunity is available for a Temporary of up to 12 months (subject to review) for the position of Shift Manager in the Electricity Distribution Control Centre at Lamby Way, Cardiff. 

Reporting to the Head of Control Centres, the successful person will be responsible for managing the Control Centre network operations whilst working on their shift, as well as taking leadership responsibilities for Control Engineers. 

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

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.

• Assessing electricity distribution network system security and ensuring that all HV/EHV operations are carried out within the Distribution Safety Rules and appropriate Company Policies.
• Consultation with Control Engineers of other systems to agree network operations, and liaison in relation to the Grid Code, NGC Safety Rules, Grid Generation and DSO activity. 
• Managing the response to132kV system faults and other major incidents.
• The day-to-day efficient management of staff and resources, including rotas, sickness, overtime requirements and controls, leave, performance and training needs.
• Providing guidance and quality advice to other Control staff.
• Ensuring new staff are trained and enrolled into the quality culture of the Control Centre
• Actioning Demand Control and other emergency procedures when required / instructed.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulations and codes.

Applicants must be computer literate and be able to work on their own initiative, make fast and effective decisions, possess excellent communications skills and demonstrate an ability to positively represent the Company at all times.

Possession of a BTEC Higher National Certificate / Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is desirable for this role, but candidates with other relevant skills and experience will be considered on their merits. 

Evidence of your qualification certificates will be required prior to appointment.

A shift pattern exists in Control, the successful candidate will be expected to work to any one of the established shift patterns as business needs direct. This can be discussed at interview.

As the post you are applying for attracts a National Security Vetting clearance there are further eligibility requirements, information can be found on the gov.uk website. To meet national security vetting requirements, you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years for Security Clearance (SC) prior to the date of application. There are exceptions to this however and examples of these include:

• you have been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
• you were studying abroad
• you were living overseas with parents

If you have any further queries relating to National Security Vetting, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk

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.