Not only is the Isle of Grain LNG site secure, safe and supportive, but truly leading-edge. when you’re working at the cutting-edge of gas importation as part of a leading international power group, every day presents new challenges that will stretch and test your ability as an engineer or marine professional.

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is not only proving to be one of the most  sustainable ways of powering the nation; it’s also regarded as offering more secure careers. This is largely because LNG importation is an energy resource  that’s very much on the rise, with many benefits over and none of the insecurities seen in traditional gas importation or alternative power generation supplies. Recognising this fact a contract has been signed with BP/Sonatrach to enable our Isle of Grain site to import natural gas in liquid form from other countries for the next 20 years. It reflects a long-term commitment to the site, it’s technology, and to the careers of people working there that few other international organisations can offer.

Safe & Clean

It’s a safe environment in every respect: the Isle of Grain site has operated to the highest standards of safety and professionalism for the past 25 years. LNG shipping as a whole also has a first class safety record, with more than 33,000 LNG carrier voyages covering 60 million miles around the globe without a major incident over a 45-year history: a safety record few other power methods can boast. You'll also enjoy working in the noticeably clean engineering environment of the Isle of Grain – a process plant that really is unlike any other. 

When you’re working at the leading-edge of gas importation, as the Isle of Grain is, every day presents new challenges that will stretch and test your ability as an engineer or marine professional. You could find yourself analysing the safety or managing the maintenance of the plant, reviewing contractor construction designs or at the sharp end of the facility either on our state-of-the-art jetty and dock or operating/maintaining commissioned LNG equipment. Whatever you do, you'll play a vital role in fuelling the South of England now and eventually up to 12% of the UK’s gas needs in the safest, most efficient way.

Supportive

Being part of an international leading company we’re able to offer many company benefits - Some of the key ones are:

• Pension – Defined contribution scheme i.e. company contributes double your own contribution e.g. you pay in 3% of your salary, National Grid will pay in 6%
• 25 days holiday
• Flexible benefits: Annually or at major life events such as after getting married or becoming a parent for the first time you can mix and match your benefits package. Maybe you’d like to buy or sell (up to 3 days) holiday; or to purchase: Retail discount vouchers – Sainsbury’s/ Asda/ M&S/ John Lewis/ Next/ Arcadia; Dental insurance; childcare vouchers; travel insurance; Private medical insurance (for you & your family); or Healthcare cash plan. We give you the choice and control, plus there are some national insurance savings.
• Sharesave – 3/5 year savings plan that gives an opportunity to then invest the savings in discounted National Grid shares (Price fixed at the start –20% saving)
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Family friendly policies such as – Good Maternity/ Paternity leave

Career development

• As a multinational owner and operator of energy infrastructure assets, our traditional preference has been to promote from within. This means we have career paths and opportunities on-site and throughout National Grid: As vacancies arise, people who have the ability, aptitude & attitude to progress have the opportunity to do so - obviously through a fair selection process against others.

Training

• Further education assistance (e.g. degrees) National Grid will pay for work-related and appropriate courses – Fees and books
• With an additional £355 million being spent at the Isle of Grain LNG site - New engineering kit & commissioning – manufacturers and project engineers training will be available
• When our maintenance department is re-commissioning, or post a planned shutdown or overhaul familiarization training is also often available
• And of course there is every day the opportunity for you to learn whilst on-the-job in activities or from experienced colleagues

Basic Pay

• Competitive basic salaries
• Shift allowance (Where appropriate to the role)
• Ship attendance allowance per vessel attended (Where appropriate to the role)
  Currently a minimum amount is even guaranteed
• Overtime where available (Non-managerial roles)