Electrical Engineer - Carlisle or Blaydon upon Tyne

National Grid; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking individuals to join as trainees on their journey to becoming a Senior Authorised Person. The role involves practical engineering skills and hands-on training for high voltage substation projects. Successful candidates will enjoy a structured training period, competitive salary, and the chance to lead teams in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the electricity network.

Benefits

26 Days leave plus 8 statutory days

Excellent pension scheme

Paid overtime and standby allowance

Qualifications

• Practical experience with installations, breakdown, repair and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Ability to produce risk assessments and method statements.
• Availability for standby rota and training attendance.

Responsibilities

• Join local regional teams for training on-site and in classrooms.
• Lead teams of fitters and contractors on high voltage substation projects after qualification.
• Manage progress on safety critical works and undertake site delivery activities.

Skills

Practical engineering skills

Ability to read schematic electrical drawings

Use of test equipment

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3/ONC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

Start your engineering journey with us and grow into a future Senior Authorised Person

Our engineers are at the heart of what we do, at National Grid we work towards the highest standards. This is more than just a job, it's a long-term career path with continued support, hands on learning, and a team of experienced engineers who'll have your back every step of the way!

• Starting salary £47,442 to £51,000 pa depending on experience - while you are in training.
• 37 Hours per week Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm (Days only).
• 26 Days leave plus 8 statutory days, an excellent contribution pension scheme - max totalling 18%.
• Paid overtime, standby allowance + call out fee.
• Job requirement Company car (Full Electric or Hybrid).
• For more information on benefits click the link - Benefits | National Grid Careers

Role Overview

This role initially is all about the training to start with, although we do require you to have practical engineering skills as per the requirements. You'll join one of our local regional teams, where you will spend the first 18 - 24 months on a training programme gaining experience on-site and, in the classroom, (with short stays away from home) building your skill base and safety authorisations needed to take the next big step.

Once you are qualified this is when things change. You will move into the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) role with an increase in base salary to £57,163 pa. As a Substation Engineer SAP, you'll lead teams of fitters and contractors on high voltage substation projects ensuring they are set to work in the correct manner, including the provision of risk assessments and method statements, and that toolbox talks take place. Managing, monitoring and reviewing progress on safety critical works. Undertake site delivery activities of projects as the appointed temporary works co-ordinator and principle contractor as defined in CDM regs, and helping keep the UK's electricity network running smoothly. You'll also join a standby rota for emergency call outs - earning additional payments for your expertise and availability.

If your passionate about engineering and ready to learn and build a meaningful future we want to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Minimum NVQ Level 3/ONC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification.
• You have practical engineering skills - installations, breakdown, repair and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Ability to read schematic electrical drawings, produce risk assessments and method statements.
• Ability to use test equipment and interpret maintenance results.
• You must be able to commit and attend training courses at our Eakring site in Nottinghamshire and other sites which will require short stays away from home to complete your training.
• You will be available for standby rota providing reactive call outs for emergencies, due to this you will live within 45 mins of Blaydon upon Tyne or Carlisle.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Substation experience, Supervisory experience, NEBOSH,

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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