Overhead Lines Apprentice — Earn While You Learn & Grow

National Grid; Grantham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Travel costs covered

Pension scheme

Safety equipment provided

Cycle to work

Holiday buy/sell

Job summary

National Grid is offering an Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice in Grantham. The three-year programme combines on-site work with training at National Grid Training Centres, delivering a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll gain hands-on experience while working with live LV, HV and EHV networks. You’ll join an active team, participate in network operations, and progress toward becoming a qualified Overhead Linesperson through structured study and practical work.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 English
• GCSE Mathematics A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Maths
• GCSE Science A*-C/9-4 or BTEC Science Level 2
• Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification with GCSE Maths/English C or above

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
• 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

Excellent communication

Adventurous

Safety awareness

Resilient and eager to learn

Education

GCSE English (A*-C/9-4)

GCSE Mathematics (A*-C/9-4)

GCSE Science (A*-C/9-4) or BTEC Level 2

Two other GCSEs (A*-C/9-4)

Level 3 Electrical Engineering + Maths/English GCSE

Job description

National Grid is offering an Overhead Lines Advanced Apprentice in Grantham. The three-year programme combines on-site work with training at National Grid Training Centres, delivering a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll gain hands-on experience while working with live LV, HV and EHV networks. You’ll join an active team, participate in network operations, and progress toward becoming a qualified Overhead Linesperson through structured study and practical work.