Maintenance Assistant - Thorpe Marsh

National Grid; Barnby Dun; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus

Overtime pay

Pension scheme

26 days leave

Job summary

National Grid in England is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to service high-voltage equipment across substations. You will travel between sites in a company vehicle, perform inspections, and carry out routine maintenance to keep the power network running safely and efficiently.

You’ll work mainly on your own to targets, following digital work instructions on an iPad, with training and PPE provided. A practical, reliable mindset and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Worked in an industrial or operational environment with practical inspection skills.
• Able to work independently to targets and deadlines, following safety procedures.
• Full UK driving licence and living within 30 minutes of Thorpe Marsh.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain high-voltage substation equipment.
• Follow digital work instructions on an iPad.
• Provide access for 3rd party contractors on sites.
• Travel between substations in a company vehicle.

Skills

Practical skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Digital work instructions literacy

Tools

Laptop usage

iPad usage

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 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. You’ll live within 30 minutes travel of Thorpe Marsh, DN3 1ET. 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 Thorpe Marsh, DN3 1ET.

Desirable

• Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering on site experience.

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.