About the role

We are looking for an Overhead Line Trainer to work within Global Technical Training to deliver innovative and interactive technical training with a strong focus on OHL. Training delivery is primarily at Eakring Technical Training Centre, however, will include training at operational sites through out the UK.

Climbing to and working at height on a daily basis is a requirement of the role. This role includes training delivery, portfolio assessment, maintenance of training assets and equipment, product review and stakeholder engagement with the operational business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, operationally focused individual with a background in OHL, to share their extensive knowledge with new and existing staff.

About you

The role will attract positive and proactive individuals who always prioritise and promote safety. The successful candidate should have the following:

• Be able to demonstrate excellent knowledge and understanding of OHL towers, fittings, insulators, and conductors.
• Have technical expertise in M1 Maintenance Procedures.
• Understanding of National Grid Safety Rules, NSI 4 and associated TGN’s.
• Willingness to learn and subsequently lead in specialist training packages e.g., Temporary Tower Training.
• SAP experience (desirable).
• Rope Access experience (desirable).
• Have a good degree of IT skills and be conversant with Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Confident and varied communications skills.

About us

National Grid touches the lives of almost everyone, with an energy network that stretches across the Atlantic. We’re an international team, and our work underpins the lives of millions of people. Feet forwards, head up, and eyes bright, we’re working hard to create value for people today – and shape the future of energy tomorrow.

In the UK, we don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.

The world of energy is changing beyond recognition. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Our values and principles

At National Grid, through listening to what our customers need, every day we do the right thing and find a better way.

As a National Grid employee, you’ll treat our customers as a priority, taking time to listen and work with them to help give them the best experience we possibly can. You’ll need to be proactive and flexible in your approach and continually look for ways to exceed their expectations – sometimes in unexpected and helpful ways. You’ll provide accessible information when our customers need it and make things simple by using your expertise to guide them. Above all, you’ll follow through on your promises to deliver value, drive efficiency and give them a great customer experience.

We offer inclusion and diversity training for everyone here at National Grid, with a view to building an inclusive working environment and developing all our employees. Training opportunities range from unconscious bias and reverse mentoring to targeted training initiatives which are tailored to support our diverse and innovative work force.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £45,000 – 50,000 – dependent on capability

As well as your base salary, you will receive a company car, a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of 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.

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