Overhead Lines Apprentice: Earn & Train in Power

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme (double matched)

Protective clothing and equipment

Flexible benefits (cycle to work, buy‑

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Accommodation during training

Job summary

National Grid is offering a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson, combining training centre induction with hands-on field work on LV and HV networks. You’ll gain a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering and progress through staged salary increases.

Initial accommodation/travel support is provided for training at Taunton/Eakring centres, with a permanent role on completion. Start date September 2027 and a salary of £19,366 rising in subsequent years.

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.
• Recognised Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering with GCSE Maths and English (minimum) considered as alternative.

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.
• Record plant details.
• 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

Excellent communication

Adventurous and weather-ready

Safety awareness

Resilient and eager to learn

Curious problem solver

Education

GCSE English Language A-C/9-4

GCSE Mathematics A-C/9-4

GCSE Science A-C/9-4

Two other GCSEs A-C/9-4

Level 3 Electrical Engineering

Job description

National Grid is offering a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson, combining training centre induction with hands-on field work on LV and HV networks. You’ll gain a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering and progress through staged salary increases.

Initial accommodation/travel support is provided for training at Taunton/Eakring centres, with a permanent role on completion. Start date September 2027 and a salary of £19,366 rising in subsequent years.