Operator - Stores

National Grid; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Operator (Stores) in Birmingham, where you'll maintain materials and assist in inspections. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, and training will be provided. Flexibility and decisiveness are key in this safety-critical role.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English & Maths or equivalent required.
• Training provided for proficiency in tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of materials & cables.
• Routine inspection, maintenance, and repairs of tools and PPE.
• Support upkeep of stores and inspection of network assets.

Skills

Flexibility

Decisive Thinking

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Tools

Fork Lift Truck

Job description

An opportunity is available for an Operator (Stores) based in Birmingham.

As an Operator, your duties will include the maintenance of materials & cables. Other responsibilities may also include carrying out routine inspection, maintenance, and repairs of tools and PPE. Additionally, your role will involve supporting the upkeep of stores and assisting in the inspection of network assets as needed. All necessary training will be provided to ensure proficiency in these tasks.

To apply, you will need to hold English & Maths GCSE (grades 1-9/G-A*) or an equivalent qualification deemed to be at the same level in these subjects, such as Functional Skills.

Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.

Main Responsibilities

The working environment requires quick, decisive, and responsible thinking and actions to meet the demands of the role. You will need to be flexible in your approach to assist the team in meeting its objectives.

Ideal Candidate

Ideally, you will be trained to operate a Fork Lift Truck. You should be able to work under your own initiative in a safety-critical environment. Support will be provided to obtain any missing requirements that the successful candidate will be expected to acquire.

You will need to be mobile throughout the area and may be required to undertake out-of-hours standby duties as necessary to meet business needs.

Operationally, we require you to live within approximately 30 minutes of the depot you are applying for.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the company, colleagues, and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service (DBS) check, with different levels of screening and vetting depending on the role. Some roles may require a triannual check.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 3rd June.

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About Us

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England, and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light, and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues—who, in turn, help build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair, and affordable energy future. We are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.