Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel costs covered

Protective clothing & safety equipment

Job summary

National Grid is offering an Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice position in Milton Keynes. The 36-month programme leads to a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering, with on-site training, travel, and residential blocks at training centres.

You will gain hands-on experience on LV/HV/EHV circuits, join live network work, and develop skills in project planning, asset tracing, and safety procedures while earning a starting salary and progressing through annual increases.

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 GCSE's A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications in any subject.

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.
• 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

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Learning mindset

Education

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE Science

Level 3 Electrical Engineering

Job description

National Grid is offering an Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice position in Milton Keynes. The 36-month programme leads to a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering, with on-site training, travel, and residential blocks at training centres.

You will gain hands-on experience on LV/HV/EHV circuits, join live network work, and develop skills in project planning, asset tracing, and safety procedures while earning a starting salary and progressing through annual increases.