Engineering Specialist
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£58,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2123 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,700, and National Grid is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3112 (Electrical and electronics technicians, Installation and commissioning of electrical systems could be technician-level work) or SOC 5249 (Electrical and electronic trades not elsewhere classified., Mains engineer role on distribution network up to 66kV). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
An opportunity is available for an Engineering Specialist based at our depot in Gloucester
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Engineering Specialist will be responsible for the installation and commissioning of complex schemes on the distribution network and at non-operational sites up to and including 66kV.
The successful candidate is required to have English and Maths GCSE Grade C/Level 4 or above OR Functional Skills Level 2 or above to apply.
You are also required to hold a Level 3 City & Guilds 2339 (or equivalent Electrical Engineering qualification) and if not already attained will be required to undertake HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment
- Please note you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all qualifications and/or training are complete.
- Installation and commissioning of complex schemes on the network and at operational sites.
- Install, commission and maintain complex protection and/or automation systems.
- Location and restoration of complex faults.
- Development in the use of fault location and protection testing equipment.
- Advise own and other team members on innovations in electricity network management and automation.
- Identify training needs of own and other team members and provide training as necessary on automation.
- Carry out examining officer duties as required.
- Train appropriate staff on the operational aspects of automatic systems.
- Carry out network operations including the issue of all safety documents up to 33kV.
- Determine what is required and how the work will be carried out.
- Issue planned shutdown notices, make appointments with customers.
- Exercise leadership. Request assistance when outside capability or authority.
Operationally we require you to live within approximately 40 minutes of the Gloucester depot - postcode is GL4 3BH
A full UK/EU Driving Licence is required for this role as you will need to be mobile throughout the area and may be asked to undertake standby duties.
A flexible outlook is essential as you may be asked to undertake other duties to assist the team in meeting its objectives.
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with National Grid, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. National Grid holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2123 going rate of £58,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.