Overhead Lines Apprentice — Path to City & Guilds Level 3

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £19,366

23 days annual leave (26 aftertraining

Competitive pension scheme

Protective clothing and safety gear

Travel and accommodation during early,

Job summary

National Grid offers a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson. You’ll spend 12 weeks in induction, train at our Taunton/Eakring centres and at Taunton & Bridgewater College, and achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll gain hands-on experience on live LV, HV and EHV networks. Starting salary is £19,366 with annual increases through Year 2, Year 2.5 and Year 3; travel and accommodation are provided for training weeks; a

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language at Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 English
• GCSE Mathematics at Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Maths
• GCSE Science at Grade A*-C/9-4 or BTEC Science Level 2
• Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 in any subject
• Evidence of qualifications prior to appointment
• Basic DBS check prior to employment

Responsibilities

• Construct and alter overhead lines and install pole mounted plant
• 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
• Test earthing, voltage and phasing
• Carry out switching operations on the LV network

Skills

Excellent communication

Adventurous

Safety awareness

Resilient and curious

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering

Level 3 Power Industry Jointer Advanced Apprenticeship

GCSE English Language A*-C/9-4

Job description

National Grid offers a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson. You’ll spend 12 weeks in induction, train at our Taunton/Eakring centres and at Taunton & Bridgewater College, and achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.

You’ll gain hands-on experience on live LV, HV and EHV networks. Starting salary is £19,366 with annual increases through Year 2, Year 2.5 and Year 3; travel and accommodation are provided for training weeks; a