Overhead Lines Apprentice: Craft a Power Network

National Grid Plc; Tregof; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Protective clothing

Cycle to work

Share schemes

Job summary

National Grid invites applications for an Early Careers Apprenticeship in Electrical Power Engineering. Over three years you will train as a Power Networks Craftsperson, earning City & Guilds Level 3 while working on LV/HV networks and gaining hands-on experience.

You will attend training centres, complete a full programme in Taunton and Eakring, and progress through staged salaries and a permanent role on completion. This is UK-wide but centred in England and Wales.

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 GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications in any subject
• Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification plus GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English

Responsibilities

• Join live LV network craft activities and contribute to projects
• Help with network operations and connect generators
• Construct and alter overhead lines and install plant
• Carry out routine inspection and repairs of overhead equipment
• Record asset routes and plant details
• Perform testing of earthing, voltage, and phase rotation
• Carry out LV switching operations

Skills

Communication skills

Adventurous outdoors

Safety awareness

Resilience & learning

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

GCSE Science

Two other GCSEs

Level 3 Electrical Eng

Job description

National Grid invites applications for an Early Careers Apprenticeship in Electrical Power Engineering. Over three years you will train as a Power Networks Craftsperson, earning City & Guilds Level 3 while working on LV/HV networks and gaining hands-on experience.

You will attend training centres, complete a full programme in Taunton and Eakring, and progress through staged salaries and a permanent role on completion. This is UK-wide but centred in England and Wales.