Job Description

Job Introduction An opportunity has become available for a Communications Engineer based in Redruth reporting to the Telecoms Operations Team Manager (South West & South Wales). The Communications Engineer will be responsible for the installation, commissioning and maintenance of our Telecoms & SCADA Networks in Cornwall, working with our Network Management Centre (NMC), Design and Commercial teams to deliver a reliable, resilient and secure solution in a fast and evolving space.

• You may initially be appointed on a lower salary until the successful completion of all relevant training.

Main Responsibilities You\xe2\x80\x99ll be hands-on, responsible for managing your own time to achieve targets set by the business and our customers, working on the Telecoms & SCADA networks that primarily supports the Control and Visibility of the high-voltage electricity network. You will:

• Carry out the installation, operation and maintenance of SCADA & Telecoms networks within the designated region.
• Work with contractors and when necessary witness acceptance tests.
• Managing your own working time to ensure that objectives and projects are completed in the most efficient manner.
• Work with colleagues and customers to ensure a continuity of service.
• Work safely and in accordance with approved procedures and techniques.
• Provide technical support to customers and where necessary liaise with colleagues to solve complex issues.

The Ideal Candidate You would ideally have experience as a Telecoms or SCADA Engineer, so you\'ll have an understanding of UHF & VHF Radio Networks, SCADA and Automation equipment. If you haven\xe2\x80\x99t worked with us before, then you\xe2\x80\x99ll have an appreciation of the electrical Network we support. Strong communication skills are key, so you can coordinate jobs and clearly explain issues. As you\xe2\x80\x99ll be in control of your diary, we\xe2\x80\x99ll need you to be resilient, organised and able to prioritise your workload. Team players thrive in this role, and you\xe2\x80\x99ll have experience using iPads, computers and our additional software. Ideally qualified to BTEC or equivalent in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering, however applications are also encouraged from colleagues that consider themselves suitable to make a success of this opportunity. We\xe2\x80\x99ll need to see evidence of your qualifications. The successful applicant may be required to undertake standby duties in accordance with an agreed rota. The post requires National Security Vetting clearance with eligibility requirements, more information can be found on the gov.uk website. To meet National Security Vetting requirements you will normally need to have been a resident in the UK for at least 5 years prior to the date of application. There are exceptions to this however and may include:

• You have been serving oversees with HM forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
• You were studying abroad
• You were living overseas with parents

If you have further queries relating to NSV, please email: nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk About The Company If this is your opportunity to join us, you\xe2\x80\x99ll find we offer a supportive, rewarding and friendly working environment where you\xe2\x80\x99ll be empowered to build a career. Along the way, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be invested in, be enabled by the latest technology and find that we\xe2\x80\x99re always interested in evolving our systems and processes so that we get even better, every day. In return, you\xe2\x80\x99ll enjoy a package of benefits designed to reward your hard work and incentivise your ambition. In addition to your competitive salary, we offer a competitive contributory pension scheme where the company will double match your pension contributions up to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access, subject to eligibility criteria, to join our annual Share Save plan. You will receive a generous annual leave entitlement, 26 days plus 8 bank holidays. In addition, you will be able to access support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services. Additional Application Information Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, so please do check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date. To enhance your candidate experience, we recommend using Google Chrome to complete your online application. Should you have any questions regarding this or require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all jobs in our recruitment system, so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information after shortlisting has taken place and before interview so they can prepare. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. About Us We\xe2\x80\x99re 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. National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources which are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand. If this appeals to you too, you could soon work in a supportive, rewarding and friendly environment that empowers everyone to succeed. We are an equal opportunities employer. Our desire is to bring in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build further on our inclusive culture. We value and celebrate individual difference and we believe that an inclusive culture will help the business grow as a positive, strong and innovative company.