Overhead Lines Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

National Grid Plc; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification

Salary progression during programme

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Protective clothing and equipment

Cycle to work schemes

Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans

Job summary

National Grid offers a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson. You will train at training centres, gain City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering, and work under experienced overhead lines personnel.

The role covers erection and maintenance of overhead lines, safety-focused operations, and developing practical skills on the LV to EHV networks, with supported study throughout the programme.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Maths at the required grades.
• Evidence of qualifications required prior to appointment.
• Electrical Engineering level 3 qualification with suitable GCSEs as above.

Responsibilities

• Participate in craft skills on the LV/ HV/ EHV networks.
• Assist with network operations, connect generators and services.
• Construct and alter overhead lines, install plant and run/terminate cables.

Skills

Communication skills

Adventurous

Safety awareness

Learning attitude

Education

GCSE English Language A*-C/9-4

GCSE Mathematics A*-C/9-4

GCSE Science A*-C/9-4

Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering

Job description

National Grid offers a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson. You will train at training centres, gain City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering, and work under experienced overhead lines personnel.

The role covers erection and maintenance of overhead lines, safety-focused operations, and developing practical skills on the LV to EHV networks, with supported study throughout the programme.