Overhead Lines Apprentice: Earn While You Learn Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension scheme with double match up to

Protective clothing and safety gear

Sharesave & Share Incentive Plans

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

National Grid offers a three-year apprenticeship leading to a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering. The early weeks are spent in induction at training centres, followed by on-the-job development as an Overhead Linesperson working outdoors on LV/HV networks.

You will train at Tipton, Eakring and Loughborough College, with staged salary progression and a permanent role upon completion.

Qualifications

• GCSE English, Maths and Science at minimum level; Level 3 Electrical Engineering acceptable with maths/english at Grade C or above.
• Evidence of qualifications required before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Construct and alter overhead lines and install pole mounted plant.
• Carry out inspection, maintenance and repairs of overhead equipment.
• Record asset routes, plant details and locations.
• Test insulation, phasing, earth tests and voltage on LV networks.
• Attend training centres for 12 weeks initial induction and ongoing learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Willing to learn

Problem solving

Education

GCSE English A*-C/9-4

GCSE Maths A*-C/9-4

GCSE Science A*-C/9-4

Level 2/3 Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

National Grid offers a three-year apprenticeship leading to a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering. The early weeks are spent in induction at training centres, followed by on-the-job development as an Overhead Linesperson working outdoors on LV/HV networks.

You will train at Tipton, Eakring and Loughborough College, with staged salary progression and a permanent role upon completion.