Team Support Administrator
Job Introduction
An interim opportunity is available for a Team Support based at our Lincoln depot for a period up to 7 months, subject to review.
Our Team Supports take customer calls on everything from new supplies to faults. It’s a busy and diverse role that will also see you co-ordinating work projects, teams, Craftspeople and managing all associated administration. This might be applying for permits, raising invoices, inputting data or creating the team schedule for the week. Every day is different in this role, you’ll be relied on by many people and you’ll often be working to tight timescales.
So you’ll need to be a good communicator who thrives in a busy environment and can bring excellent organisational skills. Representing the company to customers and our partners, working at the heart of a small team also requires lots of initiative and a proactive approach. You will have good keyboard skills and you’ll get full training on all our systems and applications.
You will need English and Maths GCSE Grade C/Level 4 or above OR Functional Skills Level 2 or above to apply.
Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment
Main Responsibilities
We are seeking an individual with strong customer service and communication skills, who is able to work effectively using their own initiative.
The successful candidate will be reliable, well organised, and capable of working as part of a small team, while prioritising tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
You will have experience using Microsoft Office and be confident working with IT systems. Full training will be provided on all internal applications, and previous financial experience would be advantageous.
You should be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, and consistently represent the Company in a positive manner.
Please note face to face interviews will be held at the Lincoln depot week commencing 1st June 2026.
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.
An interim opportunity is available for a Team Support based at our Lincoln depot for a period up to 7 months, subject to review.
Our Team Supports take customer calls on everything from new supplies to faults. It’s a busy and diverse role that will also see you co-ordinating work projects, teams, Craftspeople and managing all associated administration. This might be applying for permits, raising invoices, inputting data or creating the team schedule for the week. Every day is different in this role, you’ll be relied on by many people and you’ll often be working to tight timescales.
So you’ll need to be a good communicator who thrives in a busy environment and can bring excellent organisational skills. Representing the company to customers and our partners, working at the heart of a small team also requires lots of initiative and a proactive approach. You will have good keyboard skills and you’ll get full training on all our systems and applications.
You will need English and Maths GCSE Grade C/Level 4 or above OR Functional Skills Level 2 or above to apply.
Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment
- Progression to a higher salary may be available after 12 months, subject to meeting specified knowledge, skills and competencies.
Main Responsibilities
- The preparation of construction/maintenance/replacement work, and co-ordination of team activities.
- The co-ordination of the team’s response to network faults.
- Responding to customer enquiries both verbally and in writing
- Assisting the Team Manager with work programming
- The inputting of data into the appropriate data base as support to the Field Teams
- Assisting other Team Members as and when required
We are seeking an individual with strong customer service and communication skills, who is able to work effectively using their own initiative.
The successful candidate will be reliable, well organised, and capable of working as part of a small team, while prioritising tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
You will have experience using Microsoft Office and be confident working with IT systems. Full training will be provided on all internal applications, and previous financial experience would be advantageous.
You should be able to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, and consistently represent the Company in a positive manner.
Please note face to face interviews will be held at the Lincoln depot week commencing 1st June 2026.
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.