Maintenance Assistant - Substations

National Grid; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join National Grid as a Maintenance Assistant, where you'll maintain high-voltage equipment and ensure the UK's power supply remains uninterrupted. This role offers outdoor work, full training, and a competitive salary package, alongside generous benefits and opportunities for development.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days

Generous contributory pension scheme

Financial support for professional development

Flexible benefits including share incentive plan

Family care benefits

Access to health and wellbeing apps

Qualifications

• Practical skills and ability to follow digital work instructions.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Mechanical/electrical or general engineering experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain high-voltage plant and equipment.
• Travel between substations using a company vehicle.
• Work independently while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Skills

Practical skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Ability to follow digital work instructions

Job description

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

We’re looking for practically skilled, can-do individuals to join our team as a Maintenance Assistant on high-voltage plant and 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 be part of a team that keeps things running safely and efficiently, however you’ll mainly work by yourself focussing on your own responsibilities and productivity. This role is based at Watford and you'll live within 30 minute travel.

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 follow digital work instructions on an iPad, use tools with confidence, and know how to spot when something’s not quite right. It can be repetitive, but always important. We’ll give you everything you need - full 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.

Must haves;

• You have practical skills and can follow digital work instructions.
• Doesn’t mind working on their own
• Keen eye for detail
• You can use a laptop and iPad
• Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
• Mechanical/electrical or general engineering experience.

Pay and Benefits

• A starting salary of £45,643 to £47,603 pa including allowances depending on experience + Benefits Package.
• Training and Development.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. Totalling 18%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - relevant to your role.
• Access to 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.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

If you're ready to make a real impact and find your Superpower - apply now.

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