National Grid is the largest utility in the UK and the second largest utility in the US. We play a vital role in delivering gas and electricity to many millions of people across Great Britain and the Northeast US in an efficient, reliable and safe manner.

Based in our Transmission Unit, you will support a Delivery Engineer in carrying out a wide range of duties on plant and equipment to the highest standards. As well as undertaking fault finding and diagnostic activities, you will have excellent opportunities to develop your management skills by supervising internal and external staff, acting as a role model and providing mentoring and training. Promoting safety awareness and providing risk assessments will also be important aspects of the job.

Qualified to at least BTECH 3 or equivalent in an engineering discipline, you will have significant post-apprenticeship experience in Substations work and/or HV cable systems. Proven supervisory, fault finding and plant analysis skills, a high level of environmental awareness and a sound grasp of protection equipment and/or main plant will be vital. You should also be capable of carrying out operational tests and maintenance checks.

In addition to the excellent development opportunities our package includes: individual performance related bonus, a defined contribution pension scheme, 25 days holiday, and a comprehensive flexible benefits scheme that offers a range of lifestyle, health and protection benefits.

So, if you’d like the opportunity to work for one of the world’s largest utilities within an inclusive environment that values diversity, please apply by completing an application form at http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/Careers/opportunities Alternatively, you may contact our Recruitment Team on 08456 777 000 for an application form, quoting reference EXT4205.

Closing date: 4 December 2009