Operator - Stores

About the role

An opportunity is available for an Operator (Stores) to join the team based at Worcester depot. This role is for a yard operative that will be split between Banbury and Evesham yards, so the ideal candidate should live locally to either location.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair ancillary items such as spiking guns, ladders, portable gas equipment, test equipment, and test bushings.
• Complete bench testing of CT metering equipment and PAT testing of electrical appliances around the depot.
• Assist other operatives in maintaining the stock inventory within the local stores at Worcester, take in deliveries, and issue items to customers.
• Assist field-based teams on site when required.
• Manage depot facilities and coordinate maintenance and repair works with suppliers to ensure smooth operation.
• React quickly, decisively, and responsibly in a safety-critical environment.

Requirements

• Hold English & Maths GCSE (grades 1-9/G-A*) or an equivalent qualification (e.g., Functional Skills). Evidence of qualifications will be required prior to appointment.
• Ability to work on your own initiative in a safety-critical environment.
• Valid driving license, as mobility throughout the area is required.
• Live within approximately 40 minutes of the depot.
• Subject to a satisfactory DBS (Barring Service) check.

Qualifications & Skills

• Accredited Fork Lift truck training and certification (preferred).
• Electrical experience (advantageous).

About Us

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator of the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England, and South Wales. Serving communities of over 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light, and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues—helping to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair, and affordable energy future. We are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring renewable and low-carbon energy sources, and improving efficiency to meet demand.