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National Grid Civil Operative/Competent Person (NSI 6&8 Full)
Job Posted: 19 days ago
Salary: £ 32 - 32 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
Expire in: 9 days
Job Description
Competent Person (CP) - National Grid Substation Authorised (NSI 6&8 Full)
Location: Melksham Substation, United Kingdom
Contract: Temporary (Inside IR35)
Start Date: 20/04/2026
End Date: 25/09/2026
Rate: £32 per hour
Hours: 07:30 - 17:30 (45 hours per week)
The Role:
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Competent Person (CP) to support civil works on a live National Grid substation project in Melksham.
This is a safety-critical position requiring strong knowledge of National Grid safety rules, with responsibility for controlling access and ensuring safe working practices within a live HV environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as Competent Person (CP) on site in line with National Grid requirements
Manage access and egress of personnel, plant, and delivery vehicles within the live substation
Ensure compliance with NG NSI 6 & 8 Safety Rules
Oversee and enforce safe systems of work within a high-risk HV environment
Support civil teams with groundworks activities in line with project requirements
Maintain site safety standards and ensure all works are conducted in accordance with HSE guidelinesRequirements:
Competent Person (CP) certification
NG NSI 6 & 8 (Full) - Essential
HSG47 (Avoiding Danger from Underground Services)
Proven experience working on live National Grid substations
Manual Handling certification
Full PPE required prior to site startAdditional Information:
Inside IR35 - Limited Company not permitted
Candidates must hold all required tickets and authorisations - no exceptions
Long-term work available through to September 2026If you're a qualified CP with National Grid experience and immediately available, get in touch to discuss further.
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