Overhead Lines Apprentice: Path to Power Networks Craftsperson

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

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Competitive pension (double matched)

Protective clothing and safety gear

Sharesave/Share Incentive Plans

Flexible benefits including cycle to/​

Holiday buy/sell

Job summary

National Grid Plc offers a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson, achieving a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering. Trainees start with 12 weeks induction at Training Centres, earn while you learn, and develop hands-on skills under experienced overhead linespersons.

During training you’ll live and work across sites, join live LV, HV and EHV networks, and progress through staged salary increases. A permanent position awaits on successful completion.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills English
• GCSE Mathematics A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills Maths
• GCSE Science A*-C/9-4 or BTEC Science Level 2 equivalent
• Two other GCSEs A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 qualifications in any subject

Responsibilities

• Construct and alter overhead lines, install pole mounted plant, run and terminate cables to plant and overhead lines
• 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, phasing and continuity on LV cables
• Test earthing, voltage, phasing and phase rotation
• Carry out switching operations on the LV network

Skills

Communication skills

Willing to learn

Safety awareness

Education

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

GCSE Mathematics A*-C/9-4

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

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification + Maths/English

Job description

National Grid Plc offers a three-year apprenticeship to become a Power Networks Craftsperson, achieving a City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering. Trainees start with 12 weeks induction at Training Centres, earn while you learn, and develop hands-on skills under experienced overhead linespersons.

During training you’ll live and work across sites, join live LV, HV and EHV networks, and progress through staged salary increases. A permanent position awaits on successful completion.