Overhead Lines Apprentice: Earn & Train to Level 3

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Competitive pension - double matched  

Protective clothing and safety gear

Cycle to work and holiday buy/sell

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Permanent position on completion

Job summary

National Grid is offering a three-year Apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson in Electrical Power Engineering. You’ll train across Taunton, Eakring, and related centres, earning while you learn and achieving City & Guilds Level 3 qualification.

You’ll spend 12 weeks induction, then on-the-job training with experienced overhead linespersons, progressing to a qualified role with a permanent position on completion. A comprehensive development programme is provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills essential for customer and stakeholder interactions.
• Evidence of qualifications required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Curious problem solvers

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

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification + GCSE Maths & English

Job description

National Grid is offering a three-year Apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson in Electrical Power Engineering. You’ll train across Taunton, Eakring, and related centres, earning while you learn and achieving City & Guilds Level 3 qualification.

You’ll spend 12 weeks induction, then on-the-job training with experienced overhead linespersons, progressing to a qualified role with a permanent position on completion. A comprehensive development programme is provided.