Refurbishment Centre Production Engineer

About us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Production Engineer and find your superpower. 

National Grid is hiring a Refurbishment Centre Production Engineer - within 45 mins of Leiecester site

(We are not able to offer sponsorship for this vacancy)

Job Purpose

What you'll do

• Support the Team Leader with line management activities, including performance reviews, sickness management and escalation of conduct or disciplinary matters to maintain a performance-driven team.
• Ensure all staff are set to work following National Grid processes and procedures, including preparing risk assessments and method statements, monitoring situational awareness risk assessments and delivering toolbox talks.
• Plan and allocate work to match staff capabilities and training; make sure personnel selected for tasks meet competency requirements.
• Complete site monitoring protocols (AMBP120) and implement corrective actions as required.
• Act in defined Safety Rules roles and enact the Project Leader role for delivery of work packages within competence limits.
• Oversee contractors working at the refurb facilities, ensuring their risk assessments, method statements, toolbox talks and on-site monitoring are in place.
• Meet refurbishment centre volume targets (NOMs) and maintain quality through QA procedures and required inspections.
• Carry out fault-finding and diagnostic activities beyond craftsperson level, implement fault rectification and seek technical advice where necessary.
• Implement and promote best practice to maintain planned unit cost performance, and liaise with substation teams to smooth production schedules and minimise cost.

About you

• Previous experience of primary substation equipment maintenance is desirable (a big bonus)
• Technical knowledge of the electrical and safety aspects of substation plant, including routine fault finding, plant analysis, operational tests and maintenance checks for specialist ABCB/bay assets
• Experience delivering performance improvements in refurbishment centres, workshops or small/medium manufacturing units
• Appreciation of how site activities interact with the wider HV system operation
• Environmental awareness and emergency response awareness
• Previous experience supervising staff and supporting line management
• Qualifications:
  • ONC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
  • UK driving licence

What you'll get

• A salary between £43,000 - £56,000 (depending on experience) 
• Company car provided (job requirement car)
• Training and Development.  
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days. 
• Enhanced parental leave. 
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum. company contribution of 12%. Totalling 18%. 
• Statutory Bank Holiday swapping – if you wish to change them for another day 
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days. 
• 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. 
• Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few. 
• 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 numerous apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More Information

The closing date for this vacancy is 6th March. However, 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.

DE & I statement:

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, offering 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 that 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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