Overhead Lines Apprentice: Earn & Learn toward City & Guilds

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme (double matched up to £

Protective clothing & safety equipment

Flexible benefits: cycle to work, buy‑

Sharesave & Share Incentive Plans

Job summary

National Grid offers a three-year Early Careers apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson. The programme starts with 12 weeks of induction at Training Centres, with on-the-job training to achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering while you earn.

You’ll train at Tipton, Eakring, and Loughborough College, with accommodation and travel costs covered for the first 12 weeks. A progression path leads to a fully qualified Overhead Linesperson with salary progression

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Mathematics and Science at required grades; Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent with Maths/English grades.
• Evidence of qualifications required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in craft skills activities on the LV network and HV/EHV circuits.
• Assist with network operations, connect generators and services, and organise personal projects.
• Construct and alter overhead lines, install pole-mounted plant, run and terminate cables.
• Carry out routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of overhead equipment.
• Record asset routes, plant details, and identify cables.
• Test insulation, phasing, continuity, earthing and switching on LV networks.

Skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Curious problem solvers

Education

GCSE English Language A-C/9-4

GCSE Mathematics A-C/9-4

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

Two other GCSEs A-C/9-4

City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

National Grid offers a three-year Early Careers apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson. The programme starts with 12 weeks of induction at Training Centres, with on-the-job training to achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering while you earn.

You’ll train at Tipton, Eakring, and Loughborough College, with accommodation and travel costs covered for the first 12 weeks. A progression path leads to a fully qualified Overhead Linesperson with salary progression