Electrical Network Operative - Field Maintenance

Energy Assets Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company pension

30 days annual leave increasing to 35

PPE and specialist tools

Comprehensive training programme

Job summary

Energy Assets Group is hiring a Network Operative to join the North of England team. The role focuses on inspection, maintenance and operation of the electricity distribution network, working both independently and with colleagues to maintain substations and underground networks.

Full training and ongoing development will be provided, with on-call duties after training and progression opportunities toward Network Engineer.

Qualifications

• A recognised electrical qualification (or relevant electrical experience).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good fault-finding and practical problem-solving skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out inspections of LV electricity network assets.
• Supporting maintenance of substations, underground cables and associated equipment.
• Identifying and reporting network defects.
• Installing monitoring equipment.
• Assisting with fault response and network restoration.
• Supporting planned maintenance and connection works.
• Assisting with cable jointing activities under the supervision of experienced Network Engineers.
• Producing inspection reports and technical documentation.
• Working safely in accordance with company procedures and industry regulations.
• Participating in an on-call rota following training.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Electrical qualification

Fault-finding

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Experience with switching operations

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Energy Assets Group is hiring a Network Operative to join the North of England team. The role focuses on inspection, maintenance and operation of the electricity distribution network, working both independently and with colleagues to maintain substations and underground networks.

Full training and ongoing development will be provided, with on-call duties after training and progression opportunities toward Network Engineer.