Overhead Lines Apprentice: Earn & Train in Power Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary progression

Accommodation during training

Travel cost coverage

Pension scheme

Protective clothing and safety gear

Cycle to work option

Share schemes

Employment upon completion

Job summary

National Grid is offering a 3-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson. The programme begins with 12 weeks of induction at training centres, leading to a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

The role involves on-the-job training, learning from an experienced Overhead Linesperson, and progressing to a qualified professional. You’ll work on LV, HV, and EHV networks, with travel to training centres in Tipton, Eakring, and Loughborough.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills; interact with customers and colleagues.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather.
• Safety awareness and meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and pursue training.

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 on LV network.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Adventurous and able to work outdoors

Safety awareness

Resilient and eager to learn

Education

GCSE English Language A*-C/9-4 or Level 2

GCSE Mathematics A*-C/9-4 or Level 2

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

Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering + GCSE Maths/English C/4

Job description

National Grid is offering a 3-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson. The programme begins with 12 weeks of induction at training centres, leading to a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

The role involves on-the-job training, learning from an experienced Overhead Linesperson, and progressing to a qualified professional. You’ll work on LV, HV, and EHV networks, with travel to training centres in Tipton, Eakring, and Loughborough.