Craftsperson Fitting - Plant Centre
Cwmbrân, Wales, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 4 days ago
Job Introduction
An opportunity is available for a Craftsperson Fitter based within the Plant Centre at our depot in Ty Coch., Cwmbran.
In this role you will be required to undertake maintenance of plant and switchgear up to 66kV.
Candidates are required to have Grade A*-C/4-9 GCSE in English and Maths or Functional Skills Level qualification in both subjects.
Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.
Main Responsibilities
In this role you will assemble package sub-stations, metering units and automation equipment. Acceptance testing and protection testing will also be part of your duties as such you will need to have fundamental electrical knowledge and basic electronic principals understanding.
Ideal Candidate
You will ideally have Fitting experience and will have an understanding of the electricity distribution network and the main equipment used within it.
You must be able to work on your own initiative as part of a small team, making on the spot decisions as required and working to tight deadlines. A flexible attitude is essential, as you will be required to undertake other duties to assist the team in meeting its objectives.
If not already attained, the successful candidate will be required to study for the relevant City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Electrical Engineering and complete TAR – which includes daily diary page completion, and a number of tasks and reports as required.
You will need to be mobile throughout the area as you may be required to undertake standby duties and operationally we require you to live within 45 minutes of the depot..
Consideration will be given to applicants who do not possess all the skills required to undertake the role at present, but have the confidence and ability to reach the necessary standards with appropriate training.
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.
An opportunity is available for a Craftsperson Fitter based within the Plant Centre at our depot in Ty Coch., Cwmbran.
In this role you will be required to undertake maintenance of plant and switchgear up to 66kV.
Candidates are required to have Grade A*-C/4-9 GCSE in English and Maths or Functional Skills Level qualification in both subjects.
Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.
Main Responsibilities
In this role you will assemble package sub-stations, metering units and automation equipment. Acceptance testing and protection testing will also be part of your duties as such you will need to have fundamental electrical knowledge and basic electronic principals understanding.
Ideal Candidate
You will ideally have Fitting experience and will have an understanding of the electricity distribution network and the main equipment used within it.
You must be able to work on your own initiative as part of a small team, making on the spot decisions as required and working to tight deadlines. A flexible attitude is essential, as you will be required to undertake other duties to assist the team in meeting its objectives.
If not already attained, the successful candidate will be required to study for the relevant City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Electrical Engineering and complete TAR – which includes daily diary page completion, and a number of tasks and reports as required.
You will need to be mobile throughout the area as you may be required to undertake standby duties and operationally we require you to live within 45 minutes of the depot..
Consideration will be given to applicants who do not possess all the skills required to undertake the role at present, but have the confidence and ability to reach the necessary standards with appropriate training.
- Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.
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.
