Telecoms Operator

National Grid Electricity Distribution; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Pension scheme

Share Save plan

Healthcare for you and family

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution is seeking a Telecoms Operator to work from Plymouth or Bodmin, reporting to the Telecoms Operations Team Manager. You will perform maintenance, inspection and installation tasks across the Telecoms network, often away from the depot, with targets to deliver high-quality support to our teams and customers.

The role requires clear communication, reliability and the ability to work independently within a small team.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication with customers and colleagues.
• Reliable and well-organised; able to work in a small team and use own initiative.
• Full training provided for applications; basic keyboard skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection and maintenance across National Grid Telecoms sites and assist with minor repairs.
• Supervise 3rd party contractors when required.
• Support communications engineers with installation work and provide ongoing team support.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

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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.

Job Introduction

An opportunity has become available for a Telecoms Operator based in either Plymouth or Bodmin, reporting to the Telecoms Operations Team Manager (South West).

As a Telecoms Operator you will be carrying out maintenance, inspection, supervision and installation tasks across the National Grid Telecoms network. You’ll be results driven, to ensure our National Grid Telecoms teams and customers receive excellent support and service.

The work will involve working alone and away from the depot. The working environment requires quick, decisive and responsible actions to meet the demands of the role. You will have challenging targets and will need to be flexible in your approach.

Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.

Main Responsibilities

You will:

• Carry out inspection and maintenance activities across our communications sites, as well as carrying out minor repairs where possible.
• Carrying out supervision of 3rd party contractors where required.
• Supporting and assisting communication engineers with installation work.
• Provide support to the National Grid Telecoms teams where required.

The Ideal Candidate

You must be able to communicate effectively both verbally, and in writing, with customers and other team members and must be able to represent the company positively at all times.

You must be reliable, well organised and be able to work as part of a small team and you must be able to work using your own initiative. Possession of basic keyboard skills is desirable and full training will be given on the applications used.

As the post you are applying for attracts a National Security Vetting clearance there are further eligibility requirements. To meet national security vetting requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years for Security Clearance (SC) prior to the date of application. You may still be considered if, for example:

• you have been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government

Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
• Annual Share Save plan
• Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
• Free on-site parking at all our main sites

Things you need to know

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email [e-mail]

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.