Overhead Lines Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Protective clothing and safety gear

Cycle to work scheme

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Job summary

National Grid invites applications for a three-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You will spend 12 weeks induction at training centres, earning while you learn, and work towards City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll train as an Overhead Linesperson, performing live LV, dead LV, HV and EHV work, with on-the-job development and supervision from experienced craftspersons. A permanent role awaits upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with customers and colleagues.
• Safety awareness and following safety instructions in outdoor environments.
• Willingness to learn, be adventurous and work in all weather.
• Evidence of qualifications will be required before 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 and continuity on LV cables.
• Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation.
• Carry out switching operations on the LV network.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE Science

Two other GCSEs

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

National Grid invites applications for a three-year Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship. You will spend 12 weeks induction at training centres, earning while you learn, and work towards City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll train as an Overhead Linesperson, performing live LV, dead LV, HV and EHV work, with on-the-job development and supervision from experienced craftspersons. A permanent role awaits upon successful completion.