Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice: Earn While You Learn L3

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme with generous employer/

Protective clothing and safety gear

Cycle to work scheme

Share plans

Job summary

National Grid is offering an Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice position in the Barnstaple/Bude area. The 3-year programme includes indution at training centres, on-the-job learning, and a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.

You will train as an Overhead Linesperson, working outdoors and gaining practical experience on LV/HV networks. The role involves hands-on craft activities, project work, and progression to a qualified Overhead Linesperson after completing

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 English
• GCSE Mathematics grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Maths
• GCSE Science grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Science or equivalent
• Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification plus GCSE C/4 Math and English
• Evidence of qualifications required before appointment

Responsibilities

• 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
• Locate and identify cables, test insulation, phasing and continuity on LV cables
• Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation and carry out LV switching

Skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Willing to learn

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Power Engineering

GCSE English Language A*-C/9-4

GCSE Mathematics A*-C/9-4

GCSE Science A*-C/9-4 or equivalent

Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4

Job description

National Grid is offering an Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice position in the Barnstaple/Bude area. The 3-year programme includes indution at training centres, on-the-job learning, and a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.

You will train as an Overhead Linesperson, working outdoors and gaining practical experience on LV/HV networks. The role involves hands-on craft activities, project work, and progression to a qualified Overhead Linesperson after completing