Live Substation Operative – Emergency Works

SkyBlue Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyBlue Solutions is seeking a General Operative (NG Person - Substation) to support emergency works at a live National Grid substation site in London. You will assist site teams and help ensure safe, compliant delivery of critical activities.

The role is based at Kings Ave Site, London, paying £18.35 per hour PAYE, with hours 07:30–18:00 and a 40‑day duration (10 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026). Relevant certifications are required, and you will coordinate with engineers and plant operators.

Qualifications

• NG Person - Substation certification required.
• EUSR Utility SHEA Power certification required.
• Emergency First Aid at Work required.
• Plant & Vehicle Marshal (PVM) required.
• Fire Safety Awareness required.

Responsibilities

• Support teams inside a live National Grid substation.
• Assist with general labouring and operational tasks.
• Coordinate with supervisors, engineers and plant operators.
• Support safe lifting and material handling operations.
• Maintain clean, organised and compliant work areas.
• Follow National Grid safety rules and site procedures.
• Carry out tasks as directed to support emergency/reactive works.

Job description

SkyBlue Solutions is seeking a General Operative (NG Person - Substation) to support emergency works at a live National Grid substation site in London. You will assist site teams and help ensure safe, compliant delivery of critical activities.

The role is based at Kings Ave Site, London, paying £18.35 per hour PAYE, with hours 07:30–18:00 and a 40‑day duration (10 Aug 2026 – 18 Sep 2026). Relevant certifications are required, and you will coordinate with engineers and plant operators.