About the role

National Grid Interconnectors is at the heart of UK’s transition to our net zero energy future. We operate a number of HVDC interconnectors that connect the UK’s energy system to some of our closest neighbours, allowing energy to be imported to and exported from the UK. As well as already owning a portfolio of HVDC Interconnectors, we’re working on developing new projects in order to ensure that we are able to meet the UK’s future demands for greener energy solutions.

We are currently recruiting for an Operational Technology Technician on site at our NSL converter station in Bedlington.

As an Operational Technology Technician you will carry out various maintenance and inspection works within the Interconnector High Voltage Electricity Converter Station and control room environments. You will be working within a team, following safe systems of work, which is responsible for site systems, ensuring their good working order and security in line with business and regulatory requirements (notably the Network and Information Systems [NIS] Regulation) and frameworks.

This is a critical role ensuring that interconnector OT system, networking and cyber assets maintain the highest level of operational performance and cyber security.

Please note the role is based on site in Bedlington and you must have a full UK driving licence.

What you'll do

• Proactively work towards eliminating all accidents by adopting risk assessment techniques, method statements and being aware of potential hazards and reporting all near misses.
• Carry out roles as defined in National Grid Ventures’ Safety Rules of ‘Competent Person’.
• Participation in a site call out rota on a periodic basis and support live incidents if they occur.
• Assist in the management of 3rd parties undertaking planned and unplanned works safely and efficiently including ensuring risk assessment and method statements are in place.
• On occasion, support the delivery of works and services across the Interconnectors Portfolio of IFA, IFA2, NSL and Viking Link sites.
• Support the implementation of central policy from the Cyber, Engineering, Assurance and Policy team and implement to your assigned interconnector and control rooms.
• Ensure systems are managed in accordance with change and asset management lifecycles.
• You will assist in the management spares and ensure they are tested, configured and deployable as required.
• You will support and run response and recovery processes and procedures in isolation or with suppliers.
• You will be crucial to the Backup and Restoration process, managing backups and recovery
• You will support and install HW & networking changes including testing
• Act as superuser for hardened privileged devices – manage for onsite teams including use cases, software builds, device management
• Assist in the management of hardware services – Air conditioning, power/ supplies etc
• Assist in the management physical and logical security controls relating to the cyber security of critical systems – for instance user permissions, port blocking, security system logic, CCTV coverage of core areas.
• Support assurance, audit and inspection activities when undertaken.
• Undertake compliance activities to key regulatory requirements, including compliance reporting in collaboration with other Subject Matter Experts.
  

What you'll need

• Experience working with and/or knowledge on Operational Technology (including OT system, networking and cyber assets) such as control, protection, monitoring systems, HVAC, building management etc is desirable but not required.
• Ability to work unsupervised on a wide range of interconnector equipment as part of a fully integrated team but with occasional lone working
• Demonstrate a self-help approach to common work-related problems
• You will be computer literate
• Foundation knowledge and experience of key Health, Safety and Environmental and Occupier legislation applicable within an operational environment and premises (i.e. Health and Safety at Work Act, Management of Health and Safety at work Regulations, CDM Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations, Occupier Liability Act, Temporary Works
• Competent Person authorisation or working towards
• Good communication skills with a “can do” attitude
• Ability to use an asset work management system like Ellipse/Maximo/Ultimo/IFS/etc is desirable
• A NVQ level 3 Qualification in engineering, IT, telecommunications or equivalent. Or an equivalent recognised apprenticeship.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £43,315 - £48,000 per annum – dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About us

National Grid is pioneering ways to decarbonise the energy system; from building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbours in Europe, to investing in renewable energy generation in the United States.

As one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world, National Grid is at the centre of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, where tackling climate change and reaching net zero is a key priority.

More Information

This role closes on 12th February 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

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.

National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

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