Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice — City & Guilds Level 3

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme (double matched) up to

Safety equipment provided

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Job summary

National Grid is offering a 3-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson. You will first complete a 12-week induction at a Training Centre and then gain on-the-job experience, progressing to a qualified Overhead Linesperson after assessment.

You’ll work on LV, HV and EHV circuits, connect generators, and manage your own projects while living within a 30-minute depot radius. The programme includes training at Taunton and Eakring facilities with DBS checks and paid development.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language at Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills English.
• GCSE Mathematics at Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills Maths.
• GCSE Science at Grade A*-C/9-4 or BTEC Science Level 2 equivalent.
• Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications in any subject.
• Evidence of your qualification certificates will be required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Construct and alter overhead lines, install pole mounted plant, run and terminate cables to plant and overhead lines.
• Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of overhead equipment.
• Record asset routes, details and positions.
• Record plant details.
• Locate and identify cables, test insulation, phasing and continuity on LV cables.
• Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation.
• Carry out switching operations on the LV network.

Skills

Communication skills

Outdoor/adventurous

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Curious problem solving

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering

GCSE English Language (A*-C/9-4)

GCSE Mathematics (A*-C/9-4)

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

Two other GCSEs (A*-C/9-4)

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering (plus Maths and English GCSE C/4+)

Job description

National Grid is offering a 3-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson. You will first complete a 12-week induction at a Training Centre and then gain on-the-job experience, progressing to a qualified Overhead Linesperson after assessment.

You’ll work on LV, HV and EHV circuits, connect generators, and manage your own projects while living within a 30-minute depot radius. The programme includes training at Taunton and Eakring facilities with DBS checks and paid development.