HVDC Technician

National Grid; Spalding; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an experienced HVDC Technician to join the VikingLink Operations team. This role is crucial for maintaining the operational performance of interconnector assets, including converter stations and cable systems. Candidates should possess NVQ level 3 in engineering and hold a full UK driver's license. The position offers a competitive salary between £43,315 and £50,959 depending on capability and includes benefits like a bonus and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus based on performance

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including share incentives

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and experience of HV and LV systems.
• Ability to understand National Grid Ventures operational policies.
• Foundation knowledge of key health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, refurbishment, maintenance, and fault investigation.
• Perform asset condition-based monitoring and routine inspections.
• Deliver works to time, quality, and safety policies.

Skills

Knowledge of HV & LV systems

Technical understanding of electrical systems

Ability to work unsupervised

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

NVQ level 3 in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Asset management systems (Maximo, Ellipse)

Job description

About the role

National Grid Interconnectors is at the heart of UK's transition to our net zero energy future. We operate a number of HVDC Interconnectors that connect the UK's energy system to some of our closest neighbours, allowing energy to be imported to and exported from the UK. As well as already owning a portfolio of HVDC Interconnectors, we're working on developing new projects to ensure that we are able to meet the UK's future demands for greener energy solutions.

We are currently recruiting for a HVDC Technician within our VikingLink Operations team at our site in Lincolnshire.

As our HVDC technician, you will have a critical role ensuring that interconnector assets (Converter Station, Cables Systems, Substation & associated Operational Technology) maintain the highest level of operational performance.

You'll carry out various maintenance and inspection works within the Interconnector High Voltage electricity Converter Station, working within a team following safe systems of work, sharing and gaining knowledge and expertise to ensure completion of maintenance, refurbishment or replacement works on a variety of plant and equipment across interconnector Operations.

As this role is based on site at our VikingLink site in Lincolnshire, you must be able to drive with a full UK drivers licence to be considered for this role.

What you'll do

• Carry out installation, refurbishment, maintenance, fault investigation/repair and condition monitoring across all converter station plant and equipment. These include;
• Routine site inspections, daily/weekly/monthly/annual.
• Perform asset condition-based monitoring via means of electrical testing e.g. forms of partial discharge testing.
• Oil sampling, oil testing and general oil handling duties.
• Gas handling SF6 and Nitrogen systems.
• Thermographic imaging of the interconnector Assets.
• Perform both reactive and proactive maintenance on HV and LV assets.
• Aim to carry out all work on time and in full, as per the work programme.
• Proactively work towards eliminating all accidents by adopting risk assessment techniques, method statements and being aware of potential hazards and reporting all near misses.
• Provide mentoring and/or training to less experienced staff, regardless of grade.
• Utilise all relevant systems, including Asset Management Platform (Maximo), email and paper-based, to record and access data in an accurate and timely manner.
• Carry out roles as defined in National Grid Interconnectors' Safety Rules of Competent Person.
• Carry out a lead role within the team i.e. Lifting Equipment management.
• Give early escalation to the Senior Site Engineer/Line Manager of variances to the plan.
• Drive safe collaborative working practices and accurate data.
• Participation in a site call-out rota on a periodic basis.
• Manage the interfaces with 3rd parties undertaking planned and unplanned works safely and efficiently.
• Deliver works and services across the Interconnectors Portfolio of IFA, IFA2, NSL and Viking Link sites.
• Delivery of works to time, quality and within SHE policies and procedures and safety rules.
• NGV SHE Tier 1 Health and Safety Policies.
• NGV Interconnector Operations Tier 2 Policies.

What you'll need

• Good knowledge, experience and technical understanding of work and/or failures on HV & LV systems, encompassing both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Full UK drivers licence.
• A NVQ level 3 Qualification in engineering or equivalent. Or an equivalent recognised apprenticeship.
• Ability to work unsupervised on a wide range of interconnector equipment as part of a fully integrated team but with occasional lone working.
• Ability to understand relevant National Grid Ventures operational policies, procedures, and processes.
• Demonstrate a self-help approach to common work-related problems, using IS systems to resolve them.
• Computer literacy on Microsoft Office Suite including excel, word and outlook.
• Foundation knowledge and experience of key Health, Safety and Environmental and Occupier legislation applicable within an operational environment and premises (i.e. Health and Safety at Work Act, Management of Health and Safety at work Regulations, CDM Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations, Occupier Liability Act, Temporary Works).
• Have already or willing to work towards Competent Person authorisation.
• Ability to use an asset work management system like Ellipse/Maximo/Ultimo/IFS/UMMS etc.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £43,315.00 - £50,959.00 - dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

#LI-HA1 #LI-HYBRID

About us

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority.

More Information

This role closes on 23rd December 2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.