Overhead Lines Apprentice: Earn & Learn Power Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

City & Guilds Level 3 qualification

23 days annual leave (26 afterTraining

Pension scheme

Protective clothing and safety gear

Cycle to work and holiday buy/sell

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Permanent position on completion

Job summary

National Grid invites applications for a three-year apprenticeship programme to become a Power Networks Craftsperson with City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering. You’ll train at multiple centres, learn on-the-job, and progress through staged salary increases as you gain skills.

You’ll work outdoors on LV, HV, and EHV networks, with training at Tipton, Eakring, and Loughborough College. Successful completion leads to a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and confidence to interact with customers and colleagues.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather.
• Safety awareness and ability to follow safety instructions and deadlines.
• Curious problem solvers who are passionate about a career in electrical power engineering.

Responsibilities

• Join craft skills activities on the live LV network, on dead LV, HV and EHV circuits.
• Assist with network operations, connect generators and services, and manage own projects.
• Construct and alter overhead lines and install equipment.
• Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of overhead equipment.
• Record asset routes, plant details and cable positions; test insulation and continuity.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Adventurous/outdoors

Safety awareness

Education

GCSE English (A-C/9-4) or Level 2 English

GCSE Mathematics (A-C/9-4) or Level 2 Maths

GCSE Science (A-C/9-4) or BTEC Science Level 2

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

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering (if applicable)

Job description

National Grid invites applications for a three-year apprenticeship programme to become a Power Networks Craftsperson with City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in Electrical Power Engineering. You’ll train at multiple centres, learn on-the-job, and progress through staged salary increases as you gain skills.

You’ll work outdoors on LV, HV, and EHV networks, with training at Tipton, Eakring, and Loughborough College. Successful completion leads to a permanent role.