Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

National Grid; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £19,366

23 days annual leave (26 afterTraining

Pension scheme (Double matched up to :

Protective clothing and safety gear

Cycle to work

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Permanent position after completion

Job summary

National Grid is offering an Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice in Derby. You will train for three years, earning while learning and gaining a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering, with hands-on experience from qualified professionals.

You’ll work on LV, HV and EHV networks, develop craft skills, and progress to a qualified Overhead Linesperson after successful completion, with a permanent position on completion.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language at required grade or Level 2 English qualification.
• GCSE Mathematics at required grade or Level 2 Maths qualification.
• GCSE Science at required grade or Level 2 Science qualification.
• Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification accepted with GCSE English/Maths as above.

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 positions.
• Test insulation, earthing, voltage, and phasing on LV cables.
• Carry out switching operations on the LV network.

Skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Resilience

Curious problem solver

Education

GCSE English (A*-C)

GCSE Mathematics (A*-C)

GCSE Science (A*-C)

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

National Grid is offering an Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice in Derby. You will train for three years, earning while learning and gaining a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering, with hands-on experience from qualified professionals.

You’ll work on LV, HV and EHV networks, develop craft skills, and progress to a qualified Overhead Linesperson after successful completion, with a permanent position on completion.