Power Electronics Engineer
Location: Wickford, Essex (on-site, with some travel and occasional customer visits as required)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to join a well-established UK power electronics manufacturer, specialising in the design and production of advanced power supply solutions. The company develops AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies, transformer rectifiers, configurable modular systems, high-voltage systems, and fully customised designs. Serving customers across aerospace, defence, industrial, telecoms, and emerging markets such as hydrogen production and carbon capture, the business is recognised for delivering innovative, bespoke, and reliable solutions in quality-critical sectors.
This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong analogue electronics and power supply design experience, who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working across the full product lifecycle — from concept, prototyping, and testing through to customer delivery. The position also offers the opportunity to work closely with the Engineering Director, gaining mentorship with a clear pathway to grow into a future leadership role.
Main Responsibilities of the Power Electronics Engineer (based in Wickford, Essex):
Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot power supply products (AC/DC, DC/DC, rectifiers, high-voltage systems).
Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production and supply chain, to ensure design intent is met.
Produce and maintain technical documentation including specifications, test procedures, and design records.
Support the sales teams with technical input to customer enquiries, proposals, and specifications.
Interface directly with customers on technical issues, projects, and RMAs, ensuring smooth resolution.
Drive research and innovation to enhance products, processes, and new technologies.
Mentor junior engineers and deliver technical training to internal staff and customers.
Requirements of the Power Electronics Engineer (based in Wickford, Essex):
Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Master’s desirable).
Extensive experience in electronics engineering, including PCB design.
Strong background in analogue electronics and power supply design (AC/DC, DC/DC, rectifiers, high-voltage).
Proficiency in simulation and design tools such as SPICE and CAD software.
Practical, hands-on approach to prototyping, soldering, testing, and troubleshooting.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Flexible, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a small but dynamic team.
Full UK driving licence and legal right to work in the UK.
Desirable Experience:
Background in telecoms power supply design or other efficiency-critical markets.
Low-level programming knowledge and/or digital design alongside analogue expertise.
Commercial awareness of electronics product development and ability to support technical sales.
Experience in quality-critical sectors such as aerospace, defence, or industrial.
This is a key role within the engineering team, offering long-term development opportunities, including progression to Engineering Director.
To apply for this Power Electronics Engineer role based in Wickford, Essex, please send your CV to:
Kchandarana@redlinegroup.com or call 01582 878 830 / 07961 158 784....Read more...
Electronics Engineer required to join my client???s power electronics design team working on electronics circuits and PCB switch-mode power supply designs.
You will have a degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering and an interest or experience in Power Electronics.
Electronics Engineer required to join my client???s power electronics design team working on electronics circuits and PCB switch-mode power supply designs.
You will have a degree in Electronic or Electrical Engineering and an interest or experience in Power Electronics.
My client is looking for a Power Electronics Engineer at Graduate, MSc, PhD or with some post grad experience in Switch Mode Power Supply design. The ideal candidate will have worked on 280 Volt / 50 ??? 100 Watt designs.
The role will require a strong fundamental understanding of Power circuits down to component level and want to work on novel Power circuit design.
On-going training will be provided, this is a fantastic opportunity for any bright recent graduates with a passion for power and interest in making stuff.....Read more...
My client is looking for a Power Electronics Engineer at Graduate, MSc, PhD or with some post grad experience in Switch Mode Power Supply design. The ideal candidate will have worked on 280 Volt / 50 ??? 100 Watt designs.
The role will require a strong fundamental understanding of Power circuits down to component level and want to work on novel Power circuit design.
On-going training will be provided, this is a fantastic opportunity for any bright recent graduates with a passion for power and interest in making stuff.....Read more...
My client is looking for a senior hands on Power Electronics Design Engineers with experience creating novel low power conversion circuits down to component level.
Key skills
Power Electronics
Analogue Design
Rectifiers
Embedded Software
Firmware
C
My client has successfully produced world beating products driven by efficient power supply design that is compact, lightweight and energy-efficient. If you want to deliver against tricky specifications in a company were your work will be put into production in consumer markets please apply immediately.....Read more...
My client is looking for a senior hands on Power Electronics Design Engineers with experience creating novel low power conversion circuits down to component level.
Key skills
Power Electronics
Analogue Design
Rectifiers
Embedded Software
Firmware
C
My client has successfully produced world beating products driven by efficient power supply design that is compact, lightweight and energy-efficient. If you want to deliver against tricky specifications in a company were your work will be put into production in consumer markets please apply immediately.....Read more...
An established power solutions company is seeking an experienced UPS Engineer to join its technical team. This field based role involves installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of Uninterruptible Power Supply or UPS systems and related power equipment across the UK and Europe.
Requirements
Experience as a UPS, Power Systems, or Electrical Engineer.
Strong knowledge of single and three phase UPS systems.
Qualified to City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering.
Full UK driving licence and passport (for European travel).
Responsibilities
Install, service, and maintain UPS systems and associated power equipment.
Diagnose faults, perform repairs, and carry out preventative maintenance.
Provide technical support and ensure high quality customer service.
Complete accurate service reports and maintain compliance with safety standards.
If you???re a skilled engineer looking for a varied, hands on role with travel and responsibility, we???d like to hear from you.....Read more...
An established power solutions company is seeking an experienced UPS Engineer to join its technical team. This field based role involves installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of Uninterruptible Power Supply or UPS systems and related power equipment across the UK and Europe.
Requirements
Experience as a UPS, Power Systems, or Electrical Engineer.
Strong knowledge of single and three phase UPS systems.
Qualified to City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering.
Full UK driving licence and passport (for European travel).
Responsibilities
Install, service, and maintain UPS systems and associated power equipment.
Diagnose faults, perform repairs, and carry out preventative maintenance.
Provide technical support and ensure high quality customer service.
Complete accurate service reports and maintain compliance with safety standards.
If you???re a skilled engineer looking for a varied, hands on role with travel and responsibility, we???d like to hear from you.....Read more...
Senior Power Electronics Engineer – SMPS
A leading aerospace and defence company is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer – SMPS to join their large R&D facility in Middlesex.
As the Senior Power Electronics Engineer – SMPS, you will take technical authority in the design and development of high-voltage power supplies and sub-systems for safety-critical defence projects. This is a rare opportunity for a highly experienced power electronics engineer to lead complex R&D programmes and contribute to the creation of innovative new products.
Key responsibilities of this Senior Power Electronics Engineer – SMPS job in Middlesex:
Lead the design and development of high-voltage switch mode power supplies (SMPS) from initial concept through to prototype and production. • Provide technical authority across power electronics, supporting project teams and guiding less experienced engineers. • Deliver solutions for safety-critical aerospace and defence applications, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards.
Key skills and experience required for this Senior Power Electronics Engineer – SMPS job in Middlesex:
Strong background in high-voltage switch mode power supply (SMPS) design and development (kV range) • Core expertise in electronics design engineering • Proven ability to lead design and development projects from concept through to prototype stage • Experience working on safety-critical projects within aerospace, defence, or similar industries (other industries will also be considered) • Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a business at the forefront of technology, playing a key role in delivering next-generation power electronics solutions for global defence applications.
You can apply for this Senior Power Electronics Engineer – SMPS position by sending your CV to NDrain@redlinegroup.Com....Read more...
Senior Power Electronics Engineer - DCDC/ACDC Converters
Are you looking to work for a global leading engineering business? Are you looking to develop and progress your career in Power Electronics Engineering?
If so, then our client has the job for you. This business is a global leader in the design & development of power supply products for customers within industries such as computing, communications, industrial and medical markets. They are currently recruiting for a Power Electronics Engineer to join their expanding R&D Electronics team in Hampshire.
As a Senior Power Electronics Engineer - DCDC/ACDC Converters, you will:
Design 1-30W isolated DC-DC converters and AC-DC converters.
Lead development projects from kick-off through to manufacturing introduction.
Assist in creating design specifications.
Take an active role in performing verification and validation tests.
To apply for this Senior Power Electronics Engineer - DCDC/ACDC Converters job, you will need a combination of the following:
A formal qualification equivalent to a UK degree level in Electronics, Microelectronics, Physics, or a related discipline.
5 years’ experience of electronics design, preferably power conversion.
A sound theoretical understanding of analogue electronics and magnetics, including transformer design.
Knowledge of modern power conversion design techniques applicable to DC-DC and AC-DC converters from 1W to 100W.
Experience in transformer design, ideally with knowledge of planar magnetics.
This is an exciting job opportunity for an engineer to progress their career with a financially strong progressive mid-sized electronics company in Hampshire that is part of a global group.
To apply for this fantastic Senior Power Electronics Engineer - DCDC/ACDC Converters job based in Hampshire, please email NDrain@redlinegroup.Com or call Nick Drain on 01582 878828/07961158786....Read more...
Field Sales Manager – Power Supplies / Inverters
Are you an experienced Field Sales Manager with a strong background in AC/DC power supplies, LED drivers, converters, battery chargers, or inverters? If so, our client would love to hear from you!
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading businesses in the power supply and LED driver industry. They are looking to recruit a Field-Based Account Manager to help drive growth and further strengthen their sales function across the UK.
We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in switch-mode power supplies, including DIN Rail, open frame, enclosed, modular, and external formats. Knowledge of LED drivers, DC/DC converters, battery chargers, and inverters is essential.
In this role, you will be instrumental in managing key accounts while actively identifying and developing new business opportunities. You will work closely with OEMs and manufacturers across the UK, helping to expand and solidify long-term partnerships.
The ideal candidate will have:
Extensive experience in a field-based sales role focused on power supplies, LED drivers, converters, inverters, or battery chargers
A valid UK driving licence
Experience working directly with OEMs and engineering teams
A strong track record in both business development and key account management
Location: This Field Sales Manager role is based out of Buckinghamshire, with travel across the UK as required.
To apply, please send your CV to NDrain@redlinegroup.Com or call 07487 756328 for more information.....Read more...
Im supporting a leading engineering organisation in Dorset who are looking for a Principal Embedded Electronics Engineer to take a technical lead role within a specialist product development team. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-performance electronic systems used in advanced maritime technology from high-bandwidth digital telemetry to low-noise analogue signal acquisition and power amplification.
If you enjoy solving difficult engineering problems, guiding talented engineers, and taking designs all the way from concept through to integration and acceptance, this role should be on your radar.
What youll be doing:
- Leading the design and development of cutting-edge digital and analogue electronics for advanced systems
- Owning requirements capture, schematic design, PCB layout, and circuit simulation
- Developing solutions across high-speed digital, FPGA/SoC, embedded processors, power electronics, and low-noise analogue
- Driving technical reviews and ensuring designs meet EMC, CE/UKCA and relevant engineering standards
- Leading system-level engineering work from prototype through to test, verification, and production readiness
- Working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex technical issues
- Coaching and mentoring junior engineers to strengthen capability across the department
- Maintaining high standards of technical documentation, design packs, and integration reports
What Im looking for:
- Degree-qualified Electronic Engineer
- Strong background in PCB design, simulation, and electronic development tools
- Expertise in one or more of:
- High-speed digital design (LVDS, Ethernet)
- FPGA/SoC with VHDL
- Embedded processor design (C/C++, RTOS)
- Analogue signal conditioning & data acquisition
- Power amplifier or power supply design
- Solid understanding of EMC, electrical safety, and CE/UKCA requirements
- Experience with system-level integration, debugging, and verification
- Confident communicator who can influence design decisions and lead technical discussions
- Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced engineering environment
Why this opportunity?
Youll be joining a highly capable engineering team working on technology where reliability, precision, and performance genuinely matter. Its a role with real technical depth, direct involvement in product innovation, and the chance to shape both engineering solutions and team capability.
How to Apply
Interested? Id love to tell you more about this role call Ian Broadhurst on 07734406996 or drop me a message at ian.broadhurst@holtengineering.co.uk.....Read more...
Subsea Controls Electronics / Electrical Engineer required to work on the design, development and supply of products and services for subsea control and distribution to offshore oil and gas clients.
Skills and experience
Office-based electronics or electrical engineering experience of subsea controls.
Experience with the design and operation of Production Control Systems.
Concept design, detailed design and engineering delivery of electronics control systems.
PCB design and layout.
Experience with the introduction of new products from concept through to design and delivery ideally:
Subsea Electronic Modules.
Subsea Communications Profibus, Canbus, Modbus or Ethernet protocols.
DC or AC power distribution, low (240 V), medium (600 V) or high (1000 V) voltage units.
Subsea Power and Communication Units.
Electrical Test Unit and Master Control Station experience.
Responsibilities
Own and engineer the package from function design specification to design, engineering, manufacturing and testing.
Working closely with the New Product Initiative Team to support the delivery of NPI programs and assisting in defining the technology gaps to drive future NPI alignment.
Generating specifications, test procedures, operating manuals and other technical documentation required for project deliverables.
Ensuring and verifying technical compliance of products with specification, codes, standards, and client technical requirements.
Ensuring that the product design conforms to field proven or qualified technologies.
Oversee manufacturing, delivery and repair work, product testing and commissioning including electrical fault diagnostics, IR, TDR and oscilloscope for tests, installation and commissioning.
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Subsea Controls Electronics / Electrical Engineer required to work on the design, development and supply of products and services for subsea control and distribution to offshore oil and gas clients.
Skills and experience
Office-based electronics or electrical engineering experience of subsea controls.
Experience with the design and operation of Production Control Systems.
Concept design, detailed design and engineering delivery of electronics control systems.
PCB design and layout.
Experience with the introduction of new products from concept through to design and delivery ideally:
Subsea Electronic Modules.
Subsea Communications Profibus, Canbus, Modbus or Ethernet protocols.
DC or AC power distribution, low (240 V), medium (600 V) or high (1000 V) voltage units.
Subsea Power and Communication Units.
Electrical Test Unit and Master Control Station experience.
Responsibilities
Own and engineer the package from function design specification to design, engineering, manufacturing and testing.
Working closely with the New Product Initiative Team to support the delivery of NPI programs and assisting in defining the technology gaps to drive future NPI alignment.
Generating specifications, test procedures, operating manuals and other technical documentation required for project deliverables.
Ensuring and verifying technical compliance of products with specification, codes, standards, and client technical requirements.
Ensuring that the product design conforms to field proven or qualified technologies.
Oversee manufacturing, delivery and repair work, product testing and commissioning including electrical fault diagnostics, IR, TDR and oscilloscope for tests, installation and commissioning.
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Intel processor, (32 / 64 bit x86 families) Board Designer required to work on high specification single microcontroller boards. The ideal candidate will have experience of designing boards that exploit: PCI, (compact & express) bus for high speed, high performance applications, schematic design, power supply, digital and analog interfacing with Embedded C / firmware.
The successful candidate will work on the full design life cycle from definition to production and support. This is a senior hands on role but there are many opportunities to grow or recruit into a team lead or managerial position.
You will have Digital Hardware Design experience of:
32/64 bit microprocessors.
High performance bus architectures e.g. PCI, Rapid IO
Gigabit Ethernet
DDR4, DRAM or similar.
FPGAs
GPGPU
This is a fantastic opportunity for a competent Engineer looking for autonomy in design decisions.
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Intel processor, (32 / 64 bit x86 families) Board Designer required to work on high specification single microcontroller boards. The ideal candidate will have experience of designing boards that exploit: PCI, (compact & express) bus for high speed, high performance applications, schematic design, power supply, digital and analog interfacing with Embedded C / firmware.
The successful candidate will work on the full design life cycle from definition to production and support. This is a senior hands on role but there are many opportunities to grow or recruit into a team lead or managerial position.
You will have Digital Hardware Design experience of:
32/64 bit microprocessors.
High performance bus architectures e.g. PCI, Rapid IO
Gigabit Ethernet
DDR4, DRAM or similar.
FPGAs
GPGPU
This is a fantastic opportunity for a competent Engineer looking for autonomy in design decisions.
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Buyer – Electromechanical
Are you a Strategic Buyer with strong electromechanical knowledge and experience supporting complex projects? Our client is a leader in advanced power control systems and is seeking an NPD Strategic Buyer to support new product development, strengthen supply chain capability, and drive strategic procurement activities across the business.
Responsibilities of the Buyer – Electromechanical role in Stamford, Lincolnshire are:
Work closely within multidisciplinary NPD project teams to understand project scope, timelines, and technical requirements.
Develop and manage structured procurement plans that support new product introduction and engineering objectives.
Apply electromechanical understanding to assess component suitability, lead times, manufacturing methods, and supplier capability.
Act as the key liaison between suppliers, engineering, quality, and senior leadership to ensure procurement activities align with project milestones.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for CNC machined parts, PCB assemblies, electrical components, fabricated items, and mechanical assemblies.
Monitor supply chain risks and implement strategies to prevent delays, ensuring production and project continuity.
Key requirements for the Buyer – Electromechanical role in Stamford, Lincolnshire are:
Senior level experience in a Buying/Purchasing role.
Strong electromechanical background with exposure to CNC machining, electrical or electronic components, PCB assemblies, and mechanical/fabricated products.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and influence cross-functional teams.
A proactive, adaptable approach with the ability to manage changing priorities within project-driven environments.
To apply for this Buyer – Electromechanical job in Stamford, Lincolnshire, please email ndrain@redlinegroup.Com
Or call Nick on 01582 878828 / 07961 158760.....Read more...
FPGA Engineer required to develop state of the art video processing, distribution and interfacing systems. You will join a team of creative hardware engineers, designing video products and developing new products in high-performance real-time video. You will design and test digital video processing products using application processors and FPGAs and be responsible for FPGA IP development and integration of video processing, distribution and control logic.
This includes integration of vendor or locally produced IP, logic and algorithm implementation in RTL, constraint management, synthesis, place and route, simulation, test and debug using the latest FPGA development tools.
Key skills
FPGA technology including VHDL.
Embedded design, low level hardware and systems.
CAE tools.
First Degree (or equivalent) qualification in electronics or another relevant subject.
Hardware design engineering commercial experience.
FPGA peripheral interfaces: pcie: DDR3/4: high-speed transceivers.
Video interfaces: HDMI: HDCP: DisplayPort
Role Responsibilities
Work with managers and senior technical staff to develop digital products and their associated designs.
Advising on board level design for FPGA power-supply specification, I/O pin placement signal type, board bring-up and hardware debug. ....Read more...
FPGA Engineer required to develop state of the art video processing, distribution and interfacing systems. You will join a team of creative hardware engineers, designing video products and developing new products in high-performance real-time video. You will design and test digital video processing products using application processors and FPGAs and be responsible for FPGA IP development and integration of video processing, distribution and control logic.
This includes integration of vendor or locally produced IP, logic and algorithm implementation in RTL, constraint management, synthesis, place and route, simulation, test and debug using the latest FPGA development tools.
Key skills
FPGA technology including VHDL.
Embedded design, low level hardware and systems.
CAE tools.
First Degree (or equivalent) qualification in electronics or another relevant subject.
Hardware design engineering commercial experience.
FPGA peripheral interfaces: pcie: DDR3/4: high-speed transceivers.
Video interfaces: HDMI: HDCP: DisplayPort
Role Responsibilities
Work with managers and senior technical staff to develop digital products and their associated designs.
Advising on board level design for FPGA power-supply specification, I/O pin placement signal type, board bring-up and hardware debug. ....Read more...
A Power Networks Fitter has responsibility for the safe construction, maintenance and repair of the electrical power network. You’ll work on distribution systems up to 66kV (or 132kV if in a Projects team). Fitters are fitting engineers who work in and around substations, using electrical knowledge and skills to install and maintain high voltage plant and apparatus including transformers, switchgear, and cable terminations.
You will represent National Grid and carry out work handed down by other areas of the business.
Join us, and we’ll see you participate in craft skills activities on the live LV network, on dead LV, HV and EHV circuits (live HV circuits if part of a Hot Glove team). You’ll help with network operations. You’ll also:
Construct distribution substations, install plant
Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of substation and protection equipment
Install and terminate secondary wiring (small wiring)
Record asset routes, details and positions
Record plant details
Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation
Write outage requests and switching programmes for simple outages
Training:The Level 3 Power industry substation fitter apprenticeship programme takes approximately three years to complete, and you’ll spend your first 12 weeks being inducted onto the programme at one of our Training Centres. You’ll earn while you learn and develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a Power Networks Craftsperson, achieving a City & Guilds Level 2 Qualification in Electrical Engineering. Your training will include periods of on-the-job training and development, learning from an experienced and qualified Fitter. Following a formal assessment of your knowledge, skills and behaviours, you’ll become a qualified Fitter yourself. Training Outcome:You’ll become a qualified Fitter who could go on to a full time career. Employer Description:We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts. Net-zero targets are transforming the way we work and increasing the scope of the positive impact we can make. Right now, we’re looking for apprentices to join us. Our people in Network Services work across a number of teams to keep the lights on for our customers. They might be helping a customer who has lost supply or supporting a developer building a multi-million pound project. They maintain a 24/7 service from faults and maintenance, asset replacement to new connections, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts, their work is critical to everything we do.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9am - 5:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness,Adventurous,Safety awareness,Resilient....Read more...
A Power Networks Fitter has responsibility for the safe construction, maintenance and repair of the electrical power network. You’ll work on distribution systems up to 66kV (or 132kV if in a Projects team). Fitters are fitting engineers who work in and around substations, using electrical knowledge and skills to install and maintain high voltage plant and apparatus including transformers, switchgear, and cable terminations.
You will represent National Grid and carry out work handed down by other areas of the business.
Join us, and we’ll see you participate in craft skills activities on the live LV network, on dead LV, HV and EHV circuits (live HV circuits if part of a Hot Glove team). You’ll help with network operations. You’ll also:
Construct distribution substations, install plant
Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of substation and protection equipment
Install and terminate secondary wiring (small wiring)
Record asset routes, details and positions
Record plant details
Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation
Write outage requests and switching programmes for simple outages
Training:The Level 3 Power industry substation fitter apprenticeship programme takes approximately three years to complete, and you’ll spend your first 12 weeks being inducted onto the programme at one of our Training Centres.
You’ll earn while you learn and develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a Power Networks Craftsperson, achieving a City & Guilds Level 2 Qualification in Electrical Engineering. Your training will include periods of on-the-job training and development, learning from an experienced and qualified Fitter. Following a formal assessment of your knowledge, skills and behaviours, you’ll become a qualified Fitter yourself. Training Outcome:You’ll become a qualified Fitter, and will have the opportunity to pursue a career within the industry should you be the right candidate. Employer Description:We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts. Net-zero targets are transforming the way we work and increasing the scope of the positive impact we can make. Right now, we’re looking for apprentices to join us. Our people in Network Services work across a number of teams to keep the lights on for our customers. They might be helping a customer who has lost supply or supporting a developer building a multi-million pound project. They maintain a 24/7 service from faults and maintenance, asset replacement to new connections, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts, their work is critical to everything we do.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9am - 5:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness,Adventurous,Safety awareness,Resilient....Read more...
A Power Networks Fitter has responsibility for the safe construction, maintenance and repair of the electrical power network. You’ll work on distribution systems up to 66kV (or 132kV if in a Projects team). Fitters are fitting engineers who work in and around substations, using electrical knowledge and skills to install and maintain high voltage plant and apparatus including transformers, switchgear, and cable terminations.
You will represent National Grid and carry out work handed down by other areas of the business.
Join us, and we’ll see you participate in craft skills activities on the live LV network, on dead LV, HV and EHV circuits (live HV circuits if part of a Hot Glove team). You’ll help with network operations. You’ll also:
Construct distribution substations, install plant
Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of substation and protection equipment
Install and terminate secondary wiring (small wiring)
Record asset routes, details and positions
Record plant details
Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation
Write outage requests and switching programmes for simple outages
Training:The apprenticeship programme takes approximately three years to complete, and you’ll spend your first 12 weeks being inducted onto the programme at one of our Training Centres. You’ll earn while you learn and develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a Power Networks Craftsperson, achieving a City & Guilds Level 2 Qualification in Electrical Engineering. Your training will include periods of on-the-job training and development, learning from an experienced and qualified Fitter. Following a formal assessment of your knowledge, skills and behaviours, you’ll become a qualified Fitter yourself. Training Outcome:You’ll become a qualified Fitter. Employer Description:We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts. Net-zero targets are transforming the way we work and increasing the scope of the positive impact we can make. Right now, we’re looking for apprentices to join us. Our people in Network Services work across a number of teams to keep the lights on for our customers. They might be helping a customer who has lost supply or supporting a developer building a multi-million pound project. They maintain a 24/7 service from faults and maintenance, asset replacement to new connections, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts, their work is critical to everything we do.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9am - 5:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness,Adventurous,Safety awareness,Resilient....Read more...
You will represent National Grid and carry out work handed down by other areas of the business.
Join us, and we’ll see you participate in craft skills activities on the LV, HV and EHV (Low, High & Extremely high voltage) network. You’ll help with network operations, connect generators and services and organise your own projects. You’ll also:
Construct distribution substations, excavate, lay and joint cables, and terminate cables to plant
Carry out routine inspection, locate faults and carry out repairs on underground cables and equipment
Record asset details and positions
Locate and identify cables, test insulation, phasing and continuity.
Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation
Carry out switching operations on the LV network
Connect Generators
Organise your own projects
Training:The apprenticeship programme takes approximately three years to complete, and you’ll spend your first 12 weeks being inducted onto the programme at one of our Training Centres. You’ll earn while you learn and develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a Power Networks Craftsperson, achieving a City & Guilds Level 2 Qualification in Electrical Engineering. Your training will include periods of on-the-job training and development, learning from an experienced and qualified Jointer. Following a formal assessment of your knowledge, skills and behaviours, you’ll become a qualified Jointer yourself. Training Outcome:Power Networks Craftperson.Employer Description:We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts.
Net-zero targets are transforming the way we work and increasing the scope of the positive impact we can make. Right now, we’re looking for apprentices to join us.
Our people in Field Operations work across a number of teams to keep the lights on for our customers. They might be helping a customer who has lost supply or supporting a developer building a multi-million pound project.
They maintain a 24/7 service from faults and maintenance, asset replacement to new connections, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts, their work is critical to everything we do.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9am - 5:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness,Adventurous,Safety awareness,Resilient....Read more...
You will represent National Grid and carry out work handed down by other areas of the business.
Join us, and we’ll see you participate in craft skills activities on the LV, HV and EHV (Low, High & Extremely high voltage) network. You’ll help with network operations, connect generators and services and organise your own projects. You’ll also:
Construct distribution substations, excavate, lay and joint cables, and terminate cables to plant
Carry out routine inspection, locate faults and carry out repairs on underground cables and equipment
Record asset details and positions
Locate and identify cables, test insulation, phasing and continuity.
Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation
Carry out switching operations on the LV network
Connect Generators
Organise your own projects
Training:The apprenticeship programme takes approximately three years to complete, and you’ll spend your first 12 weeks being inducted onto the programme at one of our Training Centres. You’ll earn while you learn and develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours to become a Power Networks Craftsperson, achieving a City & Guilds Level 2 Qualification in Electrical Engineering. Your training will include periods of on-the-job training and development, learning from an experienced and qualified Jointer. Following a formal assessment of your knowledge, skills and behaviours, you’ll become a qualified Jointer yourself. Training Outcome:Power Networks CraftpersonEmployer Description:We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts.
Net-zero targets are transforming the way we work and increasing the scope of the positive impact we can make. Right now, we’re looking for apprentices to join us.
Our people in Field Operations work across a number of teams to keep the lights on for our customers. They might be helping a customer who has lost supply or supporting a developer building a multi-million pound project.
They maintain a 24/7 service from faults and maintenance, asset replacement to new connections, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts, their work is critical to everything we do.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9am - 5:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness,Adventurous,Safety awareness,Resilient....Read more...
