Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice - Earn While You Learn

National Grid Plc; Swansea; Presencial; GBP 17 000 - 21 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Starting salary £19,366

Annual leave increases to 26 days

Competitive pension (up to 12%)

Protective clothing & safety gear

Sponsorship for Sharesave plans

Career development through NVQ/City &

DBS check provided

Resumo da oferta

National Grid Electricity Distribution in Swansea offers an Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice programme. The 36‑month Level 3 qualification blends National Grid training with live work on LV/HV networks, with shadowing of experienced overhead lines staff.

Start date September 2027. The role involves working outdoors, DBS checks, and periods away from home during initial training at Taunton/Eakring centres. Salary starts at £19,366 with annual increases.

Qualificações

• GCSE English Language at Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 English.
• GCSE Mathematics at Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Maths.
• GCSE Science at Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent.
• Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications.
• Evidence of qualifications will be required prior to appointment.

Responsabilidades

• Construct and alter overhead lines, install pole mounted plant and cables.
• Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of overhead equipment.
• Record asset routes, details and positions; test insulation and continuity.
• Test earthing, voltage, phasing and rotation; carry out LV switching operations.

Conhecimentos

Excellent communication

Adventurous

Safety awareness

Resilient and curious

Formação académica

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

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

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

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

Level 3 Electrical Engineering (qual or predicted)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

National Grid Electricity Distribution in Swansea offers an Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice programme. The 36‑month Level 3 qualification blends National Grid training with live work on LV/HV networks, with shadowing of experienced overhead lines staff.

Start date September 2027. The role involves working outdoors, DBS checks, and periods away from home during initial training at Taunton/Eakring centres. Salary starts at £19,366 with annual increases.