Alternative Networks (now part of Daisy Group)
Operational Engineer
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Operational Engineer
Location: Gatwick (UKPN Services, Client Delivery) Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £68,144 per annum, plus business needs car and bonus of 3%
About the Role
Reporting to the Lead Operational Engineer, this permanent role is based in the UKPN Services Client Delivery office at our Gatwick site.
Additional Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
- Reservist leave: 18 days full pay + 22 days unpaid leave
- Pension scheme: Personal contributions of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks contributes 8% or 10% accordingly)
- Supporting benefits: Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, and tax-efficient schemes, including:
- Cycle to Work
- Home & Tech Benefits (up to £55/tax-free monthly)
- Green Car Leasing Scheme
- Occupational health support
- Switched On Discount Scheme – Savings on hundreds of retailer products
- Employee Assistance Programme and discounted gym membership
Job Purpose
The Operational Engineer (up to 11kV/33kV) will undertake Operation & Maintenance tasks across the electrical network as part of a team to meet contractual targets. Based primarily in the Gatwick site, you will develop skills to support projects across UKPN Services.
Key Responsibilities: Technological authorisations may require obtaining appropriate clearances.
Principal Accountabilities
- Conduct operation/maintenance tasks on 11kV/33kV networks for client projects
- Maintain contractual compliance and exceed client expectations
- Proactively seek new opportunities with clients
- Undertake operational tasks (AP, SAP, Control)
- Ensure supervised Operation & Maintenance (O&M) – including:
- HV/LV switchgear & transformers (11kV/33kV/isolators)
- Relay control systems (testing and maintenance)
- Align working practices to CDM regulations and UK Power Networks Health and Safety Policies
- Develop tailored site-specific health & safety procedures
- Maintain asset databases for tracked O&M activities
- Fulfill both planned & reactive maintenance
- Fault diagnosis & repair
- On-call standby duties (adhering to a site rota)
- Retire and update drawings and fault records
- Monitor grids and escort contractors to ensure adherence to distribution safety rules
- Provide technical support for planned projects and O&M tasks
- Participate in team briefings, feed-back sessions, and operational meetings
- Work unsocial hours to address system faults & failures
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Experience & Qualifications
Required:
- 11kV/33kV operational experience (EXPERIENCE ON COMPLETION OF APPROVED TRAINING COURSE REFERRED TO BELOW QUALIFIED PERSON IS WELCOME)
- Currently in training (or qualified) 11kV/33kV control engineer (clearances pending)
- Passed medical, drugs & alcohol screening (part of pre-employment check)
- Minimum formal qualification: ONC (Ordinary National Certificate/HNC) – in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent recognised qualification)
- Relevant Safety/Regulatory qualification (e.g., IOSH) (Three candidates exempt if holding NVQ Level 3 or equivalent; relevant Electrical Trade qualification sufficient)
- Reading, interpreting, and understanding schematic & line drawings
- Experience working in covered spaces, tunnels and at height
- Track record in electrical distribution networks
- Problem-solving – identified issues sustainably and evaluated solutions
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills
- Full UK driving licence
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Note: Due to height & working area constraints, weight capacity maximum is 116kg.
Health & Safety Requirements
In addition to responsibilities implied by legislative law…
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- Health, safety, quality, and environmental (HSEQ) criteria across all tasks
- Safe working processes within designs
- Active compliance with UK Power Networks Health & Safety regulations
- Preparation of specific H&SE procedures for routine tasks
- Mentoring staff on hazard awareness, risk management, and safety compliance
Disclosure: Managers must safeguard staff, the public, and contractors – briefing and overseeing safe operations to prevent harm and environmental impacts. Exceeding weight limits above 116kg may restrict eligibility for some operational roles.
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Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding
We are committed to providing a fair opportunity process, regardless of:
- Race, religion, sex, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, or veteran status
All potential applicants, particularly those working with children/youth, are subject to enhanced recruitment safeguarding checks.
Queries & Applications
Email careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk, including reference number 82388 for assistance.
(Close date: July 14, 2024)
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