Mobile Process Rig Attendant

At National Grid Electricity Transmission, we’re looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Mobile Process Rig Attendant to join our Oil Management Unit team. This is your opportunity to play a key role in supporting the National Grid as we manage our critical infrastructure. In this role you will maintain the safe and efficient operation of the OMU mobile processing units at substation sites across the UK. You will ensure a safe working environment at each location, effectively deliver allocated projects, and comply with all site requirements. Additionally, you will monitor environmental performance and requirements to provide assurance and compliance. This role is based out of our Doncaster Thorpe Marsh office with travel to other substations.

What You’ll Do

• Operate the OMU mobile oil processing units on a shift working basis, making inspections and adjustments to the operation of the equipment during processing.
• Monitor safety, quality and environmental issues, taking actions as necessary, suspending the operation if required.
• Assist Mobile Technicians and Operators in the transportation, set‑up, start‑up, completion and return of the mobile processing units.
• Provide the customer interface for oil processing work at substations during periods of shift working.
• Complete periodic maintenance such as replacing filters, strainers and coellessors and carrying out annual maintenance routines.
• Provide assistance to Mobile Technicians and Operators to undertake fault finding and repairs such as pump replacements.
• Provide cover and complete other duties at the OMU facilities as required including tanker deliveries and collections, tank farm operation, mobile tank preparation and maintenance, plant operation and bushing oil preparation.
• Complete housekeeping and site maintenance, site routines and inspections as required.
• Carry out inspections, testing and ordering to ensure all equipment and vehicles are available for use.

What You’ll Have

• Full Driving Licence
• HGV Class 1
• Forklift licence to 5t
• NVQ Level 2 in Waste Management or be prepared to work towards this qualification.
• Practical understanding of the operation of equipment, diagnostics and analysis of results.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the Waste Management Licencing Regulations. Environmental knowledge in respect of hazardous waste and a proven ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Knowledge of NG Safety Rules, National Safety Instructions and Working Procedures
• Practical experience of substations works on transformers, oil circuit breakers and technical knowledge relating to the safety aspects of substation plant and equipment.

What You’ll Get

Salary of £35,283 dependent on experience.

Plus

• Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance) and annual salary review.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double‑match your contribution to a max company contribution of 12%).
• 26 days holiday (plus the opportunity to buy more each year).
• Life Insurance at 10× your basic salary.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – relevant to your role.
• Family care benefits including a back‑up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.
• Career development, ongoing training and support, career progression and plenty of opportunity to progress!

Further Information

The closing date for this vacancy is midnight 23 October 25, with interviews due to take place w/c 27 October 25 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 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.