Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice – Earn While You Learn

National Grid; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous pension (up to 12%)

Private medical insurance

Training & development

Job summary

National Grid Electricity Distribution invites applications for an Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice. The 3-year programme combines on-the-job training with City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering, starting September 2027.

Induction at training centres and 12 weeks of learning precede live site work. You will travel to Taunton/Bridgewater training and work on LV, HV and EHV circuits, learning from experienced engineers and progressing to a qualified Overhead

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills English.
• GCSE Mathematics A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills Maths.
• GCSE Science A*-C/9-4 or BTEC Science Level 2 equivalent.
• Two other GCSEs 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 skills

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

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

Job description

National Grid Electricity Distribution invites applications for an Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice. The 3-year programme combines on-the-job training with City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering, starting September 2027.

Induction at training centres and 12 weeks of learning precede live site work. You will travel to Taunton/Bridgewater training and work on LV, HV and EHV circuits, learning from experienced engineers and progressing to a qualified Overhead