Operator - Stores

National Grid; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution in Gloucester is seeking an Operator to join the team based at Gloucester. You may be involved in carrying out routine inspection, maintenance and repair of tools and PPE, assisting with the maintenance of stores and with the inspection of network assets as required.

All necessary training will be provided. The role requires you to be flexible in your approach to support the team in meeting its objectives and to work in a safety-critical environment; some

Qualifications

• Fork lift truck operation is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative in a safety-critical environment.
• Willingness to obtain missing requirements as needed.
• Must be mobile within the area and able to travel to the depot.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine inspection, maintenance and repair of tools and PPE.
• Assisting with the maintenance of stores and with the inspection of network assets as required.
• Be flexible in approach to support team objectives.

Job description

Job Introduction

An opportunity is available for an Operator to join the team based at Gloucester. You may be involved in carrying out routine inspection, maintenance and repair of tools and PPE, assisting with the maintenance of stores and with the inspection of network assets as required. All necessary training will be provided.

Main Responsibilities

• The working environment requires quick, decisive and responsible 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.

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, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.

Ideal Candidate

• Being able to control a Fork Lift Truck would be an advantage but not essential.


• You will 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 obtain.


• You will need to be mobile throughout the area, and a stores/innovatory background would be advantageous.


• Operationally we require you to live within approximately 40 minutes of the depot you are applying for.

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, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues - who in turn help to 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 and 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.