LGV2 Driver

We’re looking for a passionate LGV2 Driver to join our Asset Operations team! The role involves providing safe and efficient operation of the OMU Lorry Loader Fleet, delivering and collecting OMU assets such as top-up tanks, diverter kits, selector kits, dry-air machines, and other equipment. The individual is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment at the location, effectively delivering allocated projects, and complying with all site requirements. Additionally, they monitor environmental performance and requirements to ensure assurance and compliance.

This role is based out of our Dartford office with travel to other substations.

What You'll Do

• Delivering and collecting OMU equipment and assets, ensuring equipment is fit for purpose prior to delivery and at point of collection.
• Driving of the Lorry Loader vehicle and operation of the crane to load and unload equipment and assets from the vehicle bed to the designated point at the substation.
• Provide the customer interface for Lorry Loader work at the substation.
• Carrying out transformer oil top ups using a range of vehicles, inc, towable and road tanker solutions.
• Provide cover and complete other duties at the OMU facilities as required including tanker deliveries and collections, tank farm operation, mobile tank preparation and maintenance, and bushing oil preparation.
• Complete periodic maintenance on OMU equipment such as replacing filter, strainers and coellessors.
• Provide assistance to Mobile Technicians and Operators to undertake repairs such as pump replacements.
• Complete housekeeping and site maintenance, site routines and inspections as required.
• Provide assistance with mobile support, towing equipment and flood defences deployment.
• Carry out inspections, testing and ordering to ensure all equipment and vehicles are available for use.

What You'll Have

• Full driving licence.
• HGV Class 2.
• Fork Lift Truck licence to 5t.
• Technical knowledge of Lorry Loader plant and equipment for the loading and unloading of equipment and assets with a vehicle mounted crane.
• Trained and Competent in accordance with NG and External Body Policies and Procedures for Lorry Loading / Lifting.
• Holding vehicle licencing and track recording of operating under HGV Class 2 and carriage of hazardous fluids.
• Subject matter expert in lifting and loading techniques associated with OMU plant and operating of equipment within a substation environment.
• Knowledge of NG Safety Rules, National Safety Instructions and Working Procedures.
• Sound understanding of National Grid’s operational policies, procedures and processes.
• Possess an understanding of the company’s performance management process, including personal development.
• Practical experience of substations work procedures and technical knowledge relating to the safety aspects of substation plant and equipment.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Get

Salary of £33,323 dependent on experience.

Plus:

• Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance) and annual salary review.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double-match your contribution to a max company contribution of 12%.
• 26 days holiday (plus the opportunity to buy more each year)
• Life Insurance at 10 x your basic salary.
• London Allowance
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – relevant to your role.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.
• Career development, ongoing training and support, career progression and plenty of opportunity to progress!

Further Information

The closing date for this vacancy is midnight 13 April 26, with interviews due to take place w/c 20 April 26 onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating, and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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