Overhead Lines Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel costs covered

Food allowance

23 days annual leave

Job summary

National Grid offers a 3-year Level 3 Electrical Power Engineering apprenticeship with hands-on site training. You start with 12 weeks induction at training centres, earning while you learn and aiming to become a qualified Overhead Linesperson.

Work includes constructing, maintaining and testing overhead lines, with shifts near Tipton, Eakring and Loughborough; accommodation/expenses provided during early training and a permanent role upon completion.

Qualifications

• GCSE English, Maths and Science at required grades or Level 2 equivalents.
• Two additional GCSEs at A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 in any subject.
• Evidence of qualifications will be required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Join live LV network work and dead LV/HV/EHV circuits during training.
• Assist with network operations and project organisation.
• Construct and alter overhead lines and install pole mounted plant.
• Inspect, maintain and repair overhead equipment on site.
• Record asset routes, plant details and cable tests.
• Perform switching operations on the LV network.

Skills

Communication

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Willing 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

Job description

National Grid offers a 3-year Level 3 Electrical Power Engineering apprenticeship with hands-on site training. You start with 12 weeks induction at training centres, earning while you learn and aiming to become a qualified Overhead Linesperson.

Work includes constructing, maintaining and testing overhead lines, with shifts near Tipton, Eakring and Loughborough; accommodation/expenses provided during early training and a permanent role upon completion.