Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation during training

Travel costs covered

Pension scheme

Protective clothing and safety gear

Cycle to work

Job summary

National Grid is offering an Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice position in Hinckley. The 36-month program combines on-the-job training with formal study to achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

You will learn from experienced professionals and work on LV, HV, and EHV networks, with training centres in Tipton, Eakring and Loughborough College. You’ll start at £19,366 per year with structured salary progression throughout the apprenticeship, and live away from home

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and confidence to interact with customers and colleagues.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to follow safety instructions and meet deadlines.
• Curious problem solvers who are keen to learn and study.

Responsibilities

• Participate in craft skills on LV/HV/EHV circuits and live/dead networks.
• Construct and alter overhead lines, install pole mounted plant, and cable work.
• Carry out inspection, maintenance and repairs of overhead equipment.
• Record asset routes and test insulation, phasing and continuity on LV cables.
• Perform earthing, voltage testing and switching operations on the LV network.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE Science

Two additional GCSEs

Job description

National Grid is offering an Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice position in Hinckley. The 36-month program combines on-the-job training with formal study to achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

You will learn from experienced professionals and work on LV, HV, and EHV networks, with training centres in Tipton, Eakring and Loughborough College. You’ll start at £19,366 per year with structured salary progression throughout the apprenticeship, and live away from home