Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice: Build Power Skills

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £19,366

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme (double matched up to �

Protective clothing and safety gear

Cycle to work scheme

Share plans (Sharesave)

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

National Grid is offering an Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice position in Bodmin. The 3-year programme combines hands-on training with theory, leading to a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.

First 12 weeks are induction at training centres, followed by on-the-job development with experienced overhead linespersons. You’ll work outdoors, travel for training, and begin earning £19,366 annually with structured progression and benefits.

Qualifications

• GCSE English, Maths and Science at required grades.
• Two other GCSEs or Level 2 equivalents.
• Optional Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification accepted with Maths/English at Grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Participate in craft skills activities on the LV network and dead LV, HV and EHV circuits.
• Assist with network operations, connect generators and services, and manage own projects.
• Construct and alter overhead lines, install pole mounted plant, run and terminate cables.
• Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of overhead equipment.
• Record asset routes, details and positions and test insulation, phasing and continuity on LV cables.
• Perform switching operations on the LV network.

Skills

Communication skills

Adventurous

Safety awareness

Resilient

Curious problem solver

Education

GCSE English (A*-C/9-4) or Level 2 English

GCSE Mathematics (A*-C/9-4) or Level 2 Maths

GCSE Science (A*-C/9-4) or BTEC Science Level 2

Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or equivalent

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering (optional)

Job description

National Grid is offering an Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice position in Bodmin. The 3-year programme combines hands-on training with theory, leading to a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.

First 12 weeks are induction at training centres, followed by on-the-job development with experienced overhead linespersons. You’ll work outdoors, travel for training, and begin earning £19,366 annually with structured progression and benefits.