Computer jobs in Consett DH8

Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?​

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Data Administrator to join our Customer Services Team in Shiremoor, Tyne and Wear.

The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the Northeast, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region’s needs, now and in the future.

Our vision is to be the best energy company in serving our 3.9 million homes, whilst delivering a sustainable energy solution. As a dedicated Data Administrator, you will be an integral part of achieving this, while always striving to keep our customers’ power flowing. You will be responsible for assisting the coordination of all record updates associated with Capex and Opex work at all voltages including data adopted from ICP`s and IDNO`s. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all asset updates are uploaded to a Work Management System and are of a satisfactory quality to meet our regulatory and statutory requirements prior to the updating of our corporate asset management systems.

Along with a competitive salary of up to £26,617 we also offer great benefits such as;

• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• Initial 25 days holiday increasing with length of service

We’re excited to hear from candidates with a passion for our company and the industry and a desire to succeed. Apply now and we’ll be in touch.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure the coordination of all asset data site records associated with the creation, removal and updating of Northern Powergrids assets in the corporate asset management systems
• Ensure all new asset changes associated with the Operations business unit including their service provides are received from site
• Audit and quantify the data received from site
• Manage and log the data using Microsoft and business specific applications and systems
• Liaise directly with Northern Powergrid project managers and service providers to obtain information and address quality assurance concerns and assist with any training requirements
• Ensure our off-shore partner Cyient receives good quality data in a timely manner
• Support and advise our partner Cyient on data management matters

Key Competencies

• Quality Control – ensures data received from site meets minimum requirements
• Interpreting Information – comfortable working with multiple datasets and IT systems.
• Time Management – manage own workload efficiently whilst always looking for ways to improve
• Team working – ability to work solo and part of a cross functional team
• Confident dealing with customer ‘no supply’ calls during periods of Tier 2 call overflow
• Accuracy – strong data entry skills

Qualifications and Attributes

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum qualification of 5 GCSEs A-C OR NVQ L2A
• Computer literate in Microsoft applications
• Good Communication skills
• Good time management skillsGood at problem solving and decision making
• Ability to work solo or as part of a team

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• GIS Qualification
• Knowledge of Northern Powergrid’s existing asset management systems
• Knowledge of how the electricity network operates
• Quality assurance
• Working in an office environment

Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.​

Posted: 17th July 2026

Closing date for applications: 31st July 2026

Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,933.00-£26,617.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person