Overhead Lines Apprentice: Earn & Train in Power Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

City & Guilds qualification

Salary progression

Accommodation for training

Travel assistance

Pension scheme

Protective clothing & safety equipment

Flexible benefits

Sharesave eligibility

Permanent position on completion

Job summary

National Grid plc offers a 3-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson, including 12 weeks induction and on-the-job training at Tipton, Eakring, and Loughborough College. You’ll gain a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering and work outdoors on LV, HV, and EHV circuits.

Starting salary £19,366 with staged increases through the programme, and a permanent position on successful completion. Accommodation and travel support are provided during training phases.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather
• Safety-aware and able to follow safety instructions
• Able to learn and study towards a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification

Responsibilities

• Join live LV network craft skills activities and assist on dead LV, HV and EHV circuits
• Help with network operations, connect generators and services, organise 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 test insulation and continuity
• Carry out switching operations on the LV network

Skills

Communication

Adventurous

Safety awareness

Curious problem solver

Education

GCSE English Language 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 Electrical Engineering qualification + Maths/English GCSE

Job description

National Grid plc offers a 3-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson, including 12 weeks induction and on-the-job training at Tipton, Eakring, and Loughborough College. You’ll gain a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering and work outdoors on LV, HV, and EHV circuits.

Starting salary £19,366 with staged increases through the programme, and a permanent position on successful completion. Accommodation and travel support are provided during training phases.