Temporary Training Engineer - Fitting

Job Description

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 is available for two Fitting Training Engineer’s based at the Tipton (West Midlands) and Eakring (Nottingham) Training Centres, on a 12 month secondment basis – subject to review. This role involves working as part of a close team of trainers working across multiple training sites for the delivery of fitting training.

Depending on experience, you may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting to the Lead Fitting Training Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Delivery of training in Fitting skills and other areas as required
• Liaison and advice on the development of new techniques and training courses
• Assessment of Fitting apprentices and existing Fitting staff
• Assurance visits and on site assessment visits
• Working with colleagues across the wider STEP team
• Completion of accurate course reports and assessments documentation

The Ideal Candidate

Applicants should have extensive experience of undertaking Fitting tasks on electricity distribution networks.

The successful applicant must demonstrate the potential to undertake this flexible training role and be able to manage the business, others and themselves.

Appropriate training and development will be given in order to assist the successful applicant to realise their full potential, however, a demonstration of technical and procedures knowledge, together with excellent presentation, skills are essential for the role.

The successful applicant will be expected to study for and successfully complete a suitable professional training qualification. Although the role will be based at Tipton or Eakring, the successful candidate will be required to travel to other sites as required to meet the needs of the business and you will be required to travel throughout the company. A valid driving licence is required.

You will be working with employees of various ages and some who are aged between 16 and 18. NGED have a responsibility to ensure young people are safe within the business and we will require a DBS check to be undertaken by the successful applicant at the Enhanced level.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 14th January in Tipton.

Short listed candidates will be required to create a training presentation on a given topic, which you will need to present as a part of the interview process.

Closing Date 03/01/2025:

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, so please do check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.