Overhead Lines Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

City & Guilds Level 3 qualification

23 days leave

Pension scheme

Protective clothing

Sharesave plan

Job summary

National Grid is offering a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson. You’ll spend 12 weeks in induction, study towards a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering, and gain on-the-job experience with overhead lines. The programme includes training at Taunton and Eakring centres and a guaranteed progression path.

You’ll work outdoors, connect generators, and manage projects on LV, HV, and EHV networks, with a clear salary ladder and benefits on completion.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 English
• GCSE Mathematics grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Maths
• GCSE Science grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
• Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications
• City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering with GCSE Maths/English at C or above

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

Communication skills

Adventurous/outdoors

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Willing to learn

Education

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE Science

Two other GCSEs

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering

Job description

National Grid is offering a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson. You’ll spend 12 weeks in induction, study towards a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering, and gain on-the-job experience with overhead lines. The programme includes training at Taunton and Eakring centres and a guaranteed progression path.

You’ll work outdoors, connect generators, and manage projects on LV, HV, and EHV networks, with a clear salary ladder and benefits on completion.