Maintenance Assistant - Deeside

National Grid plc; Wales; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle from home to work

Pension scheme up to 18%

26 days annual leave + 8 statutory

Job summary

National Grid plc is seeking a practical Maintenance Assistant to service high-voltage equipment across substations, traveling between sites in a company vehicle. You will inspect equipment, monitor conditions and assist third-party access, living within 30 minutes of Deeside.

The role emphasizes hands-on work outdoors, following digital instructions on an iPad, using tools confidently, and building a long-term career in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Worked in an industrial or operational environment.
• Able to work to safety procedures and targets.
• Keen eye for detail and flagging issues.
• Familiar with following digital work instructions on devices.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Live within 30 minutes of Deeside, CH5 4BP.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain high-voltage substation equipment.
• Carry out site routines and condition monitoring.
• Provide access for third-party contractors and teams.

Skills

Industrial environment

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Digital work instructions

Driving licence

Within 30 minutes of Deeside

Tools

Laptop

iPad

Job description

Join National Grid and start a career in the electricity industry?

We're looking for a practically skilled, can-do individual to join our team as a Maintenance Assistant on high-voltage equipment. No two days are the same - you'll be out in the field, travelling between substations in a company electric vehicle, inspecting and maintaining the equipment that keeps the UK's power flowing. From spotting early signs of wear to providing access on sites for 3rd party contractors. You'll live within 30 minutes travel of Deeside, CH5 4BP.

This is a role for people who like to work outdoors, think on their feet, and take pride in doing the job right. You'll undertake site routines and condition monitoring of substation equipment by following digital work instructions on an iPad, use tools with confidence, and know how to spot when something's not quite right. We'll give you everything you need - training, tools and PPE, and the support to build a long-term career in the energy sector. All you need to bring is practical know-how, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

Requirements:

• Worked in an industrial or operational environment, have practical skills for inspecting/checking equipment.
• Can work on your own to targets and deadlines, experience of working to safety procedures.
• Keen eye for detail - flagging when something isn't right.
• You can use a laptop and iPad - to follow digital work instructions.
• Full UK driving licence.
• You live within 30 minutes of Deeside, CH5 4BP.

Pay and Benefits

• A starting package of £36,813 pa + Bonus + Paid overtime + company vehicle from home to work.
• 37 Hours - Monday to Friday.
• Generous contributory pension scheme totalling up to 18%.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.

Please note that visa sponsorship and relocation packages are not available for this role.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it's everything we put into everything we do. It's our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It's all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.