Transport Workshop Controller

Job Type: Permanent

Job Sector: Engineering

Region: West Midlands

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £47,197 to £47,197 per annum

Salary Description: £47,197

Posted: 08/06/2025

Recruiter: National Grid

Job Ref: ER387/2025

An opportunity is available for a Transport Workshop Controller based at our Birmingham depot. You will be accountable to the Transport Area Controller for the efficient control and running of the Transport Workshop. You will manage a team and spend up to 30% of the time undertaking supervisory and work programming duties, with the rest of the time being spent undertaking workshop activities.

About Us

We're 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. National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues - who in turn help 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 and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand. Our Transport teams ensure that the National Grid Distribution fleet operation is on the road 24/7, 365 days a year. That means taking responsibility for safety, ensuring legal compliance and delivering it all cost-effectively. As well as asset management, the team also oversees driver support and training and strives to ensure National Grid Distribution employees enjoy a service that enables them to work effectively and efficiently.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensuring the efficient and cost effective operation of the Workshop


• Responsible for the quality and productivity of own team's work; setting targets and monitoring own and team's performance; ensuring high standards and improving the image of the Workshop


• Developing, motivating, coaching and training individuals and the wider team


• Controlling and monitoring expenditure against the Workshop budget


• Setting Priorities and programming of the team's work


• Ensuring that Workshop activities and team members comply with Company policies and procedures and health & safety legislation.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have considerable mechanical experience and have a Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent qualification. A full driving licence is essential and holding a valid LGV (Class C) driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential as training can be provided. You must be reliable, well organised and able to work as part of a small team as well as using your own initiative, representing the company positively at all times. Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment. National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.

About The Company

Joining the UK's leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service


• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)


• Annual Share Save plan


• Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family


• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services


• Free on-site parking at all our main sites

Things you need to know

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 applications 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 at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email nged.recruitment@nationalgrid.co.uk. Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.

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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 that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.Our Transport teams ensure that the National Grid Distribution fleet operation is on the road 24/7, 365 days a year. That means taking responsibility for safety, ensuring legal compliance and delivering it all cost-effectively. As well as asset management, the team also oversees driver support and training and strives to ensure National Grid Distribution employees enjoy a service that enables them to work effectively and efficiently.Main ResponsibilitiesEnsuring the efficient and cost effective operation of the WorkshopResponsible for the quality and productivity of own team's work; setting targets and monitoring own and team's performance; ensuring high standards and improving the image of the
WorkshopDeveloping, motivating, coaching and training individuals and the wider teamControlling and monitoring expenditure against the Workshop budgetSetting Priorities and programming of the team's workEnsuring that Workshop activities and team members comply with Company policies and procedures and health & safety legislation.The Ideal CandidateYou will have considerable mechanical experience and have a Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent qualification. A full driving licence is essential and holding a valid LGV (Class C) driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential as training can be provided.You must be reliable, well organised and able to work as part of a small team as well as using your own initiative, representing the company positively at all times.Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company

An opportunity is available for a Transport Workshop Controller based at our Birmingham depot. You will be accountable to the Transport Area Controller for the efficient control and running of the Transport Workshop. You will manage a team and spend up to 30% of the time undertaking supervisory and work programming duties, with the rest of the time being spent undertaking workshop activities.About UsWe're 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.National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues - who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check, depending on the role different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.#LI-SH1About The CompanyJoining the UK's leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous serviceCompetitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)Annual Share Save planContributory private healthcare scheme for you and your familySupport via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy servicesFree on-site parking at all our main sitesThings you need to knowAs an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and