OHL Technical Support

We’re looking for a passionate OHL Technical Support to join our Asset Operations Team!

The Overhead Line Technical Support role provides national support, acting as a point of contact for designated lead areas. The role ensures that systems are in place so that operational teams (including aviation operations and logistics) are supported to safely and effectively carry out their work.

This role is peripatetic, and we encourage a hybrid working approach, although we’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You'll Do

• Coordinate onboarding and workforce readiness for OHL Operations employees, ensuring PPE, equipment, vehicles, training and system access are in place.
• Manage training, competency and technical documentation, maintaining accurate records, SharePoint sites and document control processes to support compliance and operational excellence.
• Support compliance, audits and investigations, including document reviews, corrective action tracking, root cause analysis and technical secretariat activities.
• Lead operational logistics and resource coordination, including procurement, stock management, fleet administration and equipment allocation across OHL teams.
• Provide financial and administrative support, managing purchase orders, supplier interactions, cost centre activities and budget tracking.
• Produce operational performance reports and dashboards, monitoring SHESQ, compliance and operational metrics to support decision-making and governance.
• Drive continuous improvement and business support initiatives, managing actions from audits and incidents while supporting national programmes, engagement activities and operational improvements.

What You'll Have

• BTEC, ONC or equivalent preferably in Engineering Subject.
• Full Driving license.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Able to manage budgets and provide details of financial expenditure against budget for the zone.
• Previous Substation maintenance experiences an advantage.
• Demonstrates knowledge of NG’s safety management systems.
• Strong communication skills - able to organise, manage and disseminate critical information.
• Ability to work flexibly and meet the varying requirements of the management team.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office and appropriate programmes.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills - able to organise own and others time effectively.
• Demonstrate a self-reliance approach to common work-related problems, using IS systems to resolve them.

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

Up to £55,000 dependent on experience.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, Job Requirement Car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

Further Information

The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 17 July 26, with interviews due to take place w/c 27 July 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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