Earn While You Learn: Overhead Lines Apprentice

National Grid Plc; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Protective clothing & safety equipment

Cycle to work

Job summary

National Grid is offering a 3-year Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You will train at Tipton Training Centre, Eakring, and Loughborough College, earning a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering while learning from experienced Overhead Linespersons.

You’ll live within 30 minutes of your depot and may stay away from home during early training; travel costs and accommodation are provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer interaction skills, adaptable to all weather.
• Willingness to work outdoors and travel with training.
• Commitment to safety and meeting deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in power engineering.

Responsibilities

• Construct and alter overhead lines and install pole-mounted plant.
• Carry out inspection, maintenance and repairs of overhead equipment.
• Record asset routes, details and plant information.
• Test insulation, phasing and continuity on LV cables.
• Carry out switching operations on LV network.

Skills

Communication

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Resilience

Problem solving

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

GCSE Science

Level 3 Electrical Engineering

Two other GCSEs

Job description

National Grid is offering a 3-year Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You will train at Tipton Training Centre, Eakring, and Loughborough College, earning a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering while learning from experienced Overhead Linespersons.

You’ll live within 30 minutes of your depot and may stay away from home during early training; travel costs and accommodation are provided.