Operator - Stores

National Grid; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy provider as an Operator (Stores) in Birmingham. Your role will involve maintaining materials, conducting inspections, and supporting the upkeep of stores. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in English and Maths and be trained to operate a Fork Lift Truck. Flexibility and initiative are key in this safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Trained to operate a Fork Lift Truck.

Responsibilities

• Maintain materials and cables, conduct routine inspections.
• Support upkeep of stores and assist in network asset inspections.

Skills

Flexibility

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 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 (1-9/G-A*) or an equivalent qualification deemed to be at the same level, such as Functional Skills. Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.

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.

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.

The Ideal Candidate

Ideally, you will be trained to operate a Fork Lift Truck. 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 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, you should 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 DBS check, with different levels of screening and vetting depending on the role. Some roles require a triannual check.

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